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LS5 3BE

Kirkstall Lane

Kirkstall

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Detailed insights for LS5 3BE

Overview

Postcode LS5 3BE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kirkstall is £47,844 per year. The nearest station is Headingley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kirkstall Abbey Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Kirkstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kirkstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.7%

Approximately 19.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from LS5 3BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkstall near LS5 3BE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS5 3BE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
1 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS5 3BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKirkstall Abbey ParkMediumWalking directions to Kirkstall Abbey Park
0.2 miKirkstall Wildflower GardenSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Wildflower Garden

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
7,174.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.35(-4%)
Shoplifting
25.96(+196%)
Vehicle crime
17.76(+215%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.39(+15%)
Public order
13.66(+55%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
84.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
3.07%
Other White
8
3.07%
Other Black
3
1.15%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
53.66%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.63%
No qualifications
26
10.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.1%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
35.04%
Owns with a mortgage
40
29.2%
Owns outright
18
13.14%
Social rents from council
14
10.22%
Other social rented
13
9.49%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Kirkstall

Based on 233 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £423,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£225,000£2,664
Flats18£152,000£2,861
Semi-Detached91£257,000£3,152
Terraced117£211,250£2,741

10 year median price trend in Kirkstall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkstall.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS5 3BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS5 3BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202557, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, LS5 3BESemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
27 Mar 20257, Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3JTTerracedFreehold£239,900
08 Aug 202533, Church Street, Leeds, LS5 3HZTerracedFreehold£227,000
25 Mar 202565, Church Street, Leeds, LS5 3HZTerracedFreehold£255,000
31 Jan 202535, Church Street, Leeds, LS5 3HZTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the LS5 3BE postcode area, located within Kirkstall, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS5 3BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS5 3BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS5 3BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miJ. News1-3 Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3JTWalking directions to J. News
0.2 miMorrisonsSavins Mill Way, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3RPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miNeil's Store62 Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3JGWalking directions to Neil's Store
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseBridge Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BLWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miMorrisons1 Savins Mill Way, Leeds, LS5 3RPWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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 LS5 3BE, 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 045CE01011488
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS5 3BE

Is LS5 3BE (Kirkstall) safe?

The area around LS5 3BE records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 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 LS5 3BE?

The median sale price around LS5 3BE in Kirkstall is £225,000 (about £2,901 per square metre) based on 233 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS5 3BE?

There are 9 schools close to LS5 3BE, including Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Beecroft Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS5 3BE?

The closest station to LS5 3BE is Headingley, about 412 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS5 3BE?

LS5 3BE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,350 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.