Postcode LS5 3RA 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 Hawksworth & West Park area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hawksworth & West Park is £40,124 per year. The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hawksworth & West Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Hawksworth & West Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hawksworth & West Park is £40,124 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from LS5 3RA.
Hawksworth & West Park near LS5 3RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kirkstall Forge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kirkstall Forge | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £225,000 | £2,664 |
| Flats | 18 | £152,000 | £2,861 |
| Semi-Detached | 91 | £257,000 | £3,152 |
| Terraced | 117 | £211,250 | £2,741 |
10 year median price trend in Kirkstall
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS5 3RA.
In the LS5 3RA postcode area, located within Hawksworth & West Park, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS5 3RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vesper Convenience Store | 105 Vesper Road, Leeds, LS5 3LJ | Walking directions to Vesper Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Broadway, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3PR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lea Farm Mini Market | 60a Lea Farm Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3PH | Walking directions to Lea Farm Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS5 3RA, 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 3RA records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LS5 3RA in Hawksworth & West Park is £225,000 (about £2,901 per square metre) based on 233 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to LS5 3RA, including Hawksworth Wood Primary School (Good), Whitecote Primary School (Good) and Hollybush Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS5 3RA is Kirkstall Forge, about 282 m away.
LS5 3RA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,867 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.