LS18 4JL is a sought-after residential area on Merriville, 0.6km from Newlaywood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Horsforth ward and the Pudsey constituency.
For serious buyers, LS18 4JL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 £345k. 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 4JL are sourced from Output Area E00057769 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERRIVILLE, LS18 4JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRIVILLE, LS18 4JL.
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£ 46,900 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS18 4JL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS18 4JL combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£345k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS18 4JL. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
Flat
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS18 4JL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Broadgate Primary School
Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Whitecote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Broadgate Off Licence0.8 km
- Lea Farm Mini Market0.8 km
- Moores Of Horsforth0.8 km
- Vesper Convenience Store0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Hawkworth Wood Conservative Club0.3 km
- Woodside Micro Pub1.0 km
- Horsforth Hotel0.9 km
- Abbey Inn0.9 km
- The Bridge0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Horsforth0.6 km
- Low Lane Cafe1.0 km
- China Red0.7 km
- Slow Rise Bakery1.0 km
- Miller And Carter0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- 168 Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Regent Fisheries0.9 km
- Woodside Stores0.7 km
- Tareem's Kitchen0.5 km
- Desserts King1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op (Broadway)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkstall Forge0.6 km
- Horsforth1.9 km
- Headingley2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Outwood Lane0.2 km
- Hawksworth Road0.3 km
- Hawksworth Road0.3 km
- Outwood Lane0.3 km
- Oliver Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS184JL · Data under Open Government Licence