Postcode LS5 3ET 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 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beckett Park.
Kirkstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
The average income per household in Kirkstall is £47,844 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 202 ft away from LS5 3ET.
Kirkstall near LS5 3ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Headingley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Headingley | N/A | Walking directions to Headingley |
| 0.9 mi | Kirkstall Forge | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Beckett Park | Large | Walking directions to Beckett Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kirkstall Abbey Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kirkstall Abbey Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kirkstall Wildflower Garden | Small | Walking directions to Kirkstall Wildflower Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £267,500 | £242 |
| Semi-Detached | 102 | £258,300 | £290 |
| Terraced | 112 | £212,500 | £258 |
| Flats | 19 | £150,000 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS5 3ET.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | Flat 6, Abbey Court, 32A, Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3JD | Flats | Leasehold | £167,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 30, Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3JD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 10, Hesketh Avenue, Leeds, LS5 3EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 19, Hesketh Terrace, Leeds, LS5 3EX | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 11, Hesketh Terrace, Leeds, LS5 3EX | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the LS5 3ET postcode area, located within Kirkstall, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS5 3ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Neil's Store | 62 Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3JG | Walking directions to Neil's Store |
| 0.2 mi | J. News | 1-3 Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3JT | Walking directions to J. News |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 58-60 Queenswood Drive, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3LG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Bridge Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BL | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3RP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS5 3ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Ingham
Kirkstall - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Sobel
Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS5 3ET records about 99 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.
The median sale price around LS5 3ET in Kirkstall is £226,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LS5 3ET, including Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School (Good), Beecroft Primary School (Outstanding) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS5 3ET is Headingley, about 456 m away.
LS5 3ET scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,338 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS5 3ET 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).