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LS4 2ST

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Kirkstall

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Detailed insights for LS4 2ST

Overview

Postcode LS4 2ST is located in a major urban area, within the Kirkstall ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Kirkstall area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkstall is £47,844 per year. The nearest station is Headingley, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Burley Bottom Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Kirkstall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kirkstall has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Kirkstall is £47,844 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS4 2ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkstall near LS4 2ST has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Headingley located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS4 2ST
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.5 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS4 2ST
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBurley Bottom ParkSmallWalking directions to Burley Bottom Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
4,991.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.91(-57%)
Burglary
4.88(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.27(-50%)
Vehicle crime
4.27(-24%)
Public order
3.66(-59%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
62.02%
Pakistani
41
14.29%
Indian
19
6.62%
Other White
15
5.23%
Other Asian
14
4.88%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
46.06%
No qualifications
41
17.01%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.79%
Apprenticeship
14
5.81%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
40.91%
Owns outright
44
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
16.36%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Kirkstall

Median price£226,500
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)239
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £260K

Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 (about £269 per square foot) in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £423,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£267,500£242
Semi-Detached102£258,300£290
Terraced112£212,500£258
Flats19£150,000£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkstall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkstall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£118,000£168,000£133,000
2017£173,000£113,000£166,975£145,000
2018£225,000£99,000£178,000£150,000
2019£277,500£107,500£183,000£160,000
2020£230,000£111,000£200,000£171,500
2021£240,000£122,250£218,725£180,000
2022£286,000£127,000£235,000£200,000
2023£222,000£130,000£245,000£209,000
2024£332,500£140,000£250,000£210,750
2025£225,000£143,000£257,800£212,250
2026£324,000£143,500£257,500£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkstall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkstall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231£203£197£159
2017£251£191£201£172
2018£275£211£207£185
2019£256£205£214£195
2020£266£225£243£207
2021£328£216£256£218
2022£266£206£283£236
2023£288£222£274£236
2024£346£232£276£247
2025£309£253£298£248
2026£235£216£286£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkstall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kirkstall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2ST.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS4 2ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202642, Burley Wood Lane, Leeds, LS4 2SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
01 Oct 202510, Burley Wood Lane, Leeds, LS4 2SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
20 Mar 202617, Bankfield Grove, Leeds, LS4 2SSSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000
12 Feb 202623, Argie Avenue, Leeds, LS4 2QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£202,000
01 Oct 202555, Argie Avenue, Leeds, LS4 2QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000

Schools

In the LS4 2ST postcode area, located within Kirkstall, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS4 2ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKirkstall Valley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS4 2ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS4 2ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier154-160 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2SXWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miOne Stop345 Burley Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2PXWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSt Michaels Stores52 St Michaels Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS4 2PDWalking directions to St Michaels Stores
0.2 miSparKirkstall Road, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2QDWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miVillage Shop25 Knowle Mount, Leeds, LS4 2PPWalking directions to Village Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS4 2ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joe Ingham

Kirkstall - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alex Sobel

Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds Central and HeadingleyE14001319
WardKirkstallE05011402
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KirkstallE02002374
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 045BE01011480
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS4 2ST

Is LS4 2ST (Kirkstall) safe?

The area around LS4 2ST records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LS4 2ST?

The median sale price around LS4 2ST in Kirkstall is £226,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS4 2ST?

There are 11 schools close to LS4 2ST, including Kirkstall Valley Primary School (Good), Beecroft Primary School (Outstanding) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS4 2ST?

The closest station to LS4 2ST is Headingley, about 745 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS4 2ST?

LS4 2ST scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,467 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS4 2ST (Kirkstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS4 2ST is Alex Sobel (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joe Ingham (Green Party).