Postcode LS6 4LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Moortown ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Meanwood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Meanwood is £54,332 per year. The nearest station is Headingley located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Meanwood Park.
Meanwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Meanwood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Meanwood is £54,332 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS6 4LJ.
Meanwood near LS6 4LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Headingley located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Meanwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Meanwood Park |
Based on 240 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Moortown area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £935,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £440,000 | £4,381 |
| Flats | 40 | £182,500 | £2,619 |
| Semi-Detached | 156 | £368,500 | £3,922 |
| Terraced | 15 | £300,501 | £3,904 |
10 year median price trend in Moortown
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS6 4LJ.
In the LS6 4LJ postcode area, located within Meanwood, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS6 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Green Road, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4RJ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Stonegate Road, Leeds, LS7 2TT | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS6 4LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Laura Jane Fisher
Moortown - Elected 7 May 2026
Fabian Hamilton
Leeds North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS6 4LJ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around LS6 4LJ in Meanwood is £350,000 (about £3,863 per square metre) based on 240 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LS6 4LJ, including Meanwood Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Weetwood Primary School (Good) and Lighthouse Futures Trust (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS6 4LJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.