Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODWAY, LS18 4HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODWAY, LS18 4HY.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS18 4HY 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.

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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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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Area Character

LS18 4HY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £274k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 18.0% year-on-year.

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

LS18 4HY is a sought-after residential area on Woodway, 0.3km from Cragg Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Horsforth ward and the Pudsey constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS18, LS18 4HY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 18.0% 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 4HY are sourced from Output Area E00057725 (shared with 5 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 4HY. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

11 sales · Mean £ 233,045

Terraced

£ 253,500

1 sales · Mean £ 253,500

Detached

£ 342,475

2 sales · Mean £ 342,475

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

LS18 4HY has low crime rates — 30 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 offences53
Vehicle crime20
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

Outstanding208 pupils0.7 km
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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils0.7 km
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Horsforth Featherbank Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils0.8 km
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Broadgate Primary School

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good423 pupils1.0 km
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Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Horsforth School

Good1495 pupils1.3 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Horsforth Hotel0.7 km
  • Horsforth Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Black Bull Inn1.0 km
  • The Bridge0.8 km
  • Town Street Tavern1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Cafe Dino0.8 km
  • Low Lane Cafe0.9 km
  • Casa Gyros Grill0.8 km
  • Friday Drop In0.5 km
  • Shashlik Indian Food Bar0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Desserts King0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
  • Pizza King And Corriander0.7 km
  • Jade Unicorn0.7 km
  • Cathay0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Shell (Horsforth)0.8 km
  • Zero Muda0.8 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Hardakers1.0 km
  • Marples1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op (Broadway)1.0 km
  • Morrisons (Horsforth)1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Little Monk0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkstall Forge1.0 km
  • Horsforth1.7 km
  • Headingley2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Outwood Lane0.2 km
  • Outwood Lane Wood Lane0.3 km
  • Oliver Hill0.3 km
  • Oliver Hill0.3 km
  • Broadway Alexandra Road0.3 km