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LS6 3EB

Queenswood Drive

Kirkstall

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Overview

Postcode LS6 3EB 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 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beckett Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
47%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Kirkstall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,018 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kirkstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47%

Approximately 47.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS6 3EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkstall near LS6 3EB 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 LS6 3EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 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 LS6 3EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBeckett ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckett Park
0.5 miThe AcreSmallWalking directions to The Acre
0.5 miKirkstall Wildflower GardenSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Wildflower Garden

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
4,441.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
64.72(+639%)
Violence and sexual offences
57.81(+31%)
Vehicle crime
21.25(+277%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.75(+45%)
Public order
15.32(+73%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
64.33%
Pakistani
21
6.69%
Other White
20
6.37%
African
16
5.1%
Other Asian
14
4.46%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
34.62%
Level 3 (A level)
61
21.33%
No qualifications
58
20.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
9.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.29%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
32.09%
Owns outright
31
23.13%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.16%
Other social rented
20
14.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.7%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Kirkstall

Median price£226,500
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)239
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £260K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£267,500£242
Semi-Detached102£258,300£290
Terraced112£212,500£258
Flats19£150,000£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkstall

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkstall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkstall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS6 3EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS6 3EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 20266, Queenswood Gardens, Leeds, LS6 3EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,000
09 Jan 20267, Foxcroft Walk, Leeds, LS6 3NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
31 Mar 20251, Foxcroft Walk, Leeds, LS6 3NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000
12 Jun 202611, Vicarage Mews, Leeds, LS5 3GZFlatsLeasehold£170,000
12 Dec 20254, Vicarage Mews, Leeds, LS5 3GZFlatsLeasehold£154,000

Schools

In the LS6 3EB postcode area, located within Kirkstall, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS6 3EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableLeeds Beckett UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBeecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS6 3EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS6 3EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop58-60 Queenswood Drive, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3LGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miJ. News1-3 Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3JTWalking directions to J. News
0.4 miKirkstall Lane Off-licence201 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, LS6 3EJWalking directions to Kirkstall Lane Off-licence
0.4 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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

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 LS6 3EB, 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 045AE01011477
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS6 3EB

Is LS6 3EB (Kirkstall) safe?

The area around LS6 3EB records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 LS6 3EB?

The median sale price around LS6 3EB in Kirkstall is £226,500 (about £269 per square foot) based on 239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS6 3EB?

There are 13 schools close to LS6 3EB, including Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School (Good), Leeds Beckett University (Good) and Beecroft Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS6 3EB?

The closest station to LS6 3EB is Headingley, about 193 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS6 3EB?

LS6 3EB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,018 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS6 3EB (Kirkstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS6 3EB 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).