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LS5 3GZ

Vicarage Mews

Kirkstall

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Detailed insights for LS5 3GZ

Overview

Postcode LS5 3GZ 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 99.8 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 0.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Beckett Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Kirkstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,515 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kirkstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 125 ft away from LS5 3GZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Nearby public transport stations for LS5 3GZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.8 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS5 3GZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBeckett ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckett Park
0.3 miKirkstall Wildflower GardenSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Wildflower Garden

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
2,880.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.12(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.87(+87%)
Burglary
10.77(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.2(-26%)
Vehicle crime
10.2(+83%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
78.48%
Other White
28
8.48%
Other
8
2.42%
Caribbean
6
1.82%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.52%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
205
64.67%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.56%
No qualifications
26
8.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
5.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.05%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
124
61.08%
Other social rented
34
16.75%
Owns with a mortgage
25
12.32%
Owns outright
12
5.91%
Social rents from council
5
2.46%
Total households: 203

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 3GZ postcode area, located within Kirkstall, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS5 3GZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miJ. News1-3 Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3JTWalking directions to J. News
0.3 miOne Stop58-60 Queenswood Drive, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3LGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miNeil's Store62 Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3JGWalking directions to Neil's Store
0.4 miPremier154-160 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2SXWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miMorrisonsSavins 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 045DE01011489
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2005-03-01

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Data Sources

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