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LS6 3LL

Queenswood Drive

Kirkstall

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Detailed insights for LS6 3LL

Overview

Postcode LS6 3LL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.6 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 Headingley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is West Park Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
50.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Hawksworth & West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hawksworth & West Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.8%

Approximately 50.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hawksworth & West Park is £40,124 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 285 ft away from LS6 3LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawksworth & West Park near LS6 3LL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS6 3LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.8 mi

Kirkstall Forge

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS6 3LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest Park FieldLargeWalking directions to West Park Field
0.4 miBeckett ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckett Park
0.4 miKirkstall Abbey ParkMediumWalking directions to Kirkstall Abbey Park

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
2,598.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.24(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.83(-31%)
Public order
7.99(-10%)
Other theft
5.53(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
68.38%
Other White
23
5.64%
African
18
4.41%
Other
12
2.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.7%
Total population: 408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
30.34%
No qualifications
70
21.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.69%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.07%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
91
49.73%
Owns with a mortgage
37
20.22%
Owns outright
31
16.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.29%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.73%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Kirkstall

Based on 229 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-Detached90£257,800£3,149
Terraced114£211,625£2,725

10 year median price trend in Kirkstall

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

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS6 3LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS6 3LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202582, Queenswood Drive, Leeds, LS6 3LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
24 Mar 2025146, Queenswood Drive, Leeds, LS6 3LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£256,000
21 Jan 2025132, Queenswood Drive, Leeds, LS6 3LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
24 Apr 20263, Woodbridge Gardens, Leeds, LS6 3LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000
19 Dec 20259, Woodbridge Gardens, Leeds, LS6 3LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LS6 3LL postcode area, located within Hawksworth & West Park, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miNot applicableLeeds Beckett UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Chad's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS6 3LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS6 3LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop58-60 Queenswood Drive, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3LGWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miLea Farm Mini Market60a Lea Farm Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3PHWalking directions to Lea Farm Mini Market
0.5 miNeil's Store62 Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3JGWalking directions to Neil's Store
0.5 miCo-op Food206 Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5BGWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3LL, 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)Hawksworth & West ParkE02002362
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 033BE01011485
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS6 3LL

Is LS6 3LL (Hawksworth & West Park) safe?

The area around LS6 3LL records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near LS6 3LL?

The median sale price around LS6 3LL in Hawksworth & West Park is £225,000 (about £2,901 per square metre) based on 229 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS6 3LL?

There are 10 schools close to LS6 3LL, including Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School (Good), Leeds Beckett University (Good) and St Chad's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS6 3LL?

The closest station to LS6 3LL is Headingley, about 1,022 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS6 3LL?

LS6 3LL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,567 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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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.