Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

MELROSE PLACE, LS18 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELROSE PLACE, LS18 4BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

311

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS18 4BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS18 4BY combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£265k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS18 4BY is a sought-after residential area on Melrose Place, 0.2km from Horsforth Woodside in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Horsforth ward and the Pudsey constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS18, LS18 4BY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, down 8.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LS18 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00057719 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS18 4BY. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

11 sales · Mean £ 231,813

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS18 4BY has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Vehicle crime19
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

Outstanding208 pupils0.6 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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Broadgate Primary School

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good423 pupils1.0 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils1.0 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.2 km
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Horsforth School

Good1495 pupils1.3 km
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Horsforth Featherbank Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Moor Grange Service Station0.9 km
  • Shell (Horsforth)0.4 km
  • Broadgate Off Licence0.2 km
  • Moores Of Horsforth0.5 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Low Lane Cafe0.3 km
  • Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Horsforth0.2 km
  • McDonalds (West Park)0.9 km
  • Friday Drop In0.9 km
  • Shashlik Indian Food Bar0.3 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Jade Unicorn0.3 km
  • 168 Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Woodside Stores0.3 km
  • Woodside Fisheries0.3 km
  • New Ho Garden0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hawkworth Wood Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Bridge0.5 km
  • The Malt Brewhouse1.0 km
  • Woodside Micro Pub0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkstall Forge1.2 km
  • Horsforth1.3 km
  • Headingley2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadgate Rise0.1 km
  • Broadway Wood Lane0.1 km
  • Broadgate Avenue0.1 km
  • Wood Lane Broadgate Walk0.1 km
  • Wood Lane Broadgate Walk0.1 km