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LS6 3EF

Queenswood Rise

Kirkstall

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Overview

Postcode LS6 3EF 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 0.2 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
65.9%
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 9,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kirkstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.9%

Approximately 65.9% 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 3EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkstall near LS6 3EF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS6 3EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 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 3EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBeckett ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckett Park
0.4 miThe AcreSmallWalking directions to The Acre
0.5 miRose GardenSmallWalking directions to Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
216
Population density
5,346.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.58(-22%)
Vehicle crime
14.74(+162%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.17(+65%)
Burglary
11.34(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.2(-29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
59.35%
African
25
11.68%
Other White
15
7.01%
Arab
14
6.54%
Other Asian
7
3.27%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
36.9%
No qualifications
53
28.34%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.42%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
79
64.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.57%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.76%
Shared ownership
7
5.69%
Owns outright
6
4.88%
Total households: 123

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 3EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS6 3EF
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
16 Jan 202622, Foxcroft Road, Leeds, LS6 3NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
02 Jun 20253, Foxcroft Road, Leeds, LS6 3NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS6 3EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 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

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS6 3EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS6 3EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop58-60 Queenswood Drive, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3LGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 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 miCandy Cloud35 North Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HWWalking directions to Candy Cloud

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 3EF, 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 045DE01011489
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS6 3EF

Is LS6 3EF (Kirkstall) safe?

The area around LS6 3EF 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.

What is the average house price near LS6 3EF?

The median sale price around LS6 3EF 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 3EF?

There are 13 schools close to LS6 3EF, 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 3EF?

The closest station to LS6 3EF is Headingley, about 243 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS6 3EF?

LS6 3EF 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).

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

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