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LS5 3FA

Kirkstall Lane

Kirkstall

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Detailed insights for LS5 3FA

Overview

Postcode LS5 3FA 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 154.6 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Kirkstall Wildflower Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Kirkstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirkstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% 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 rail, approximately 312 ft away from LS5 3FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkstall near LS5 3FA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS5 3FA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.7 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS5 3FA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKirkstall Wildflower GardenSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Wildflower Garden

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
6,819.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
96.84(+1022%)
Violence and sexual offences
61.26(+41%)
Vehicle crime
20.26(+263%)
Other theft
15.81(+138%)
Public order
15.81(+76%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
77.78%
Other White
14
5.76%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
2.06%
Chinese
5
2.06%
Caribbean
4
1.65%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
162
69.83%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.36%
No qualifications
17
7.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.16%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
57.93%
Owns with a mortgage
28
19.31%
Owns outright
16
11.03%
Other social rented
7
4.83%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.45%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Kirkstall

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £227,750 in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £450,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£302,500
Flats19£143,000
Semi-Detached74£264,000
Terraced103£210,550

10 year median price trend in Kirkstall

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

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS5 3FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBeecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS5 3FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS5 3FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miJ. News1-3 Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3JTWalking directions to J. News
0.3 miPremier154-160 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2SXWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miOne Stop58-60 Queenswood Drive, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3LGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miNeil's Store62 Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3JGWalking directions to Neil's Store
0.4 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.

Geographic Information

RegionYorkshire and The HumberUKE
DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds Central and HeadingleyE14001319
WardKirkstallE05011402
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KirkstallE02002374
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 045AE01011477
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2020-09-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.