Area Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS18 postcode area.

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Population

21,528

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,833 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
10/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LS18 — age 41, 72% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £342k. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.

home £342,293 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS18 is a postcode district in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 522 active and 172 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LS18 (13%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes LS18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LS18 are around £342k, up 3.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LS18 at 223 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LS18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1680
Vehicle crime562
Anti-social behaviour536
Burglary413
Public order399

school Local Schools

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Horsforth Featherbank Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils
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West End Primary School

Good247 pupils
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Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School

Good421 pupils
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Westbrook Lane Primary School

Good214 pupils
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Broadgate Primary School

Good455 pupils
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good423 pupils
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Horsforth School

Good1495 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

Outstanding208 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Greggs (Horsforth)
  • Londis
  • Sweet Treats By Charlotte
  • Allan Morton - Butchers Of Distinction
  • Hardakers
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Brownlee Arms
  • Hall Park Cricket Club
  • Horsforth Conservative Club
  • Horsforth Golf Club
  • Horsforth Hotel
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Ameen's Restaurant
  • Aramark Ltd
  • Banyan
  • Broadway Starbucks
  • Brodie And Flynn
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons (Horsforth)
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Chop Shop
  • 168 Chinese Takeaway
  • Cathay
  • Chicago Pizza & Balti Bazaar
  • Desserts King
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Little Monk