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LS6 3LU

Kirkstall

Leeds

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Detailed insights for LS6 3LU

Overview

Postcode LS6 3LU 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 160.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kirkstall is £38,600 per year. The nearest station is Headingley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Beckett Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
60%
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 7,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kirkstall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

60%

Approximately 60.0% 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

5/10

The average income of residents in Kirkstall is £38,600 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkstall near LS6 3LU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS6 3LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.9 mi

Kirkstall Forge

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS6 3LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBeckett ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckett Park
0.3 miKirkstall Abbey ParkMediumWalking directions to Kirkstall Abbey Park
0.4 miThe AcreSmallWalking directions to The Acre

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
5,231 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
69.51%
Other Asian
16
4.13%
Other White
16
4.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
3.62%
Caribbean
12
3.1%
Total population: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
91
58.71%
Owns with a mortgage
25
16.13%
Owns outright
16
10.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.39%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Kirkstall

Based on 210 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Kirkstall area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,000 up to £450,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkstall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£264,000
Flats22£146,475
Semi-Detached75£263,000
Terraced108£210,000

10 year median price trend in Kirkstall

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

Schools

In the LS6 3LU postcode area, located within Kirkstall, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miNot applicableLeeds Beckett UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBeecroft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS6 3LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop58-60 Queenswood Drive, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3LGWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miNeil's Store62 Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3JGWalking directions to Neil's Store
0.4 miJ. News1-3 Morris Lane, Leeds, LS5 3JTWalking directions to J. News
0.4 miThe Food WarehouseBridge Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BLWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.