LS18 5BG is a sought-after residential area on St Margarets Road, 0.4km from Hunger Hills in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Horsforth ward and the Pudsey constituency.
For serious buyers, LS18 5BG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 98% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k, up 37.2% 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 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00057740 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARGARETS ROAD, LS18 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARGARETS ROAD, LS18 5BG.
583
31
£ 61,400 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS18 5BG's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership, and £413k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £413k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 37.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS18 5BG. The average age is 31.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 430,000
11 sales · Mean £ 421,454
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS18 5BG has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Horsforth School
Westbrook Lane Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Broadgate Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
West End Primary School
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Allan Morton - Butchers Of Distinction0.7 km
- Ideas0.7 km
- Greggs (Horsforth)0.8 km
- Hardakers0.6 km
- Marples0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Fox And Hounds (Cookridge)0.8 km
- Hall Park Cricket Club1.0 km
- The Malt Brewhouse0.5 km
- Horsforth Conservative Club0.7 km
- Old Ball0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Ameen's Restaurant1.0 km
- Aramark Ltd0.7 km
- Cafe Yoga Ltd1.0 km
- Costa Coffee (Horsforth)0.8 km
- LambertsBar & Cookhouse0.7 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Station Pizza And Punjab Tandoori0.5 km
- Hong Kong Super Cook (Horsforth)0.4 km
- Kirbys Of Horsforth0.4 km
- No 9 Deli0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons (Horsforth)0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Little Monk0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth0.6 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.5 km
- Apperley Bridge4.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Margarets Avenue0.2 km
- St Margarets Avenue0.2 km
- St Margarets Road0.3 km
- St Margarets Road0.3 km
- Old Ball0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS185BG · Data under Open Government Licence