Area360 logo

Postcode insights

LS6 3HT

Queenswood Drive

Kirkstall

Interactive map showing LS6 3HT and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LS6 3HT

Overview

Postcode LS6 3HT 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. The average income per household in Kirkstall is £47,844 per year. The nearest station is Headingley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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
19.2%
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 9,515 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 98.6 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkstall near LS6 3HT 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 3HT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.9 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS6 3HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBeckett ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckett Park
0.4 miThe AcreSmallWalking directions to The Acre
0.5 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
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
259
78.48%
Other White
28
8.48%
Other
8
2.42%
Caribbean
6
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
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 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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£225,000£2,664
Flats18£152,000£2,861
Semi-Detached91£257,000£3,152
Terraced117£211,250£2,741

10 year median price trend in Kirkstall

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS6 3HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202622, Foxcroft Road, Leeds, LS6 3NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
02 Jun 20253, Foxcroft Road, Leeds, LS6 3NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
17 Feb 202510, Foxcroft Road, Leeds, LS6 3NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£266,000
26 Sept 202540, Woodbridge Green, Leeds, LS6 3LSTerracedFreehold£155,000
30 Jan 202653, Queenswood Road, Leeds, LS6 3NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the LS6 3HT postcode area, located within Kirkstall, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS6 3HT
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

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS6 3HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS6 3HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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
0.3 miNeil's Store62 Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3JGWalking directions to Neil's Store
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseBridge Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BLWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.5 miKirkstall Lane Off-licence201 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, LS6 3EJWalking directions to Kirkstall Lane Off-licence

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS6 3HT, 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 3HT

Is LS6 3HT (Kirkstall) safe?

The area around LS6 3HT 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 3HT?

The median sale price around LS6 3HT in Kirkstall is £225,000 (about £2,901 per square metre) based on 233 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS6 3HT?

There are 12 schools close to LS6 3HT, 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 3HT?

The closest station to LS6 3HT is Headingley, about 264 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS6 3HT?

LS6 3HT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,515 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.