Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOOD STREET, LS18 5PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD STREET, LS18 5PH.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 61,400 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS18 5PH 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.

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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 43, LS18 5PH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

LS18 5PH is a safe, established residential area on Wood Street, 0.3km from Troy in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Horsforth ward and the Pudsey constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

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 £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS18 5PH are sourced from Output Area E00057736 (shared with 12 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 5PH. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

LS18 5PH 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 offences46
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft8
Shoplifting7

school Local Schools

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Westbrook Lane Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Horsforth School

Good1495 pupils0.6 km
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Broadgate Primary School

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good423 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

Outstanding208 pupils0.8 km
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Lighthouse School Leeds

Good82 pupils1.3 km
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West End Primary School

Good247 pupils1.5 km
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Horsforth Featherbank Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Queens Arms0.1 km
  • Horsforth Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Old Ball0.3 km
  • Brownlee Arms0.4 km
  • Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Horsforth Community Cafe0.8 km
  • House Coffee0.1 km
  • Truly Scrummy0.9 km
  • Horsforth Sports Club0.3 km
  • Scarlett's Sandwich Bar0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chicago Pizza & Balti Bazaar0.9 km
  • Hong Kong Super Cook (Horsforth)0.1 km
  • Kirbys Of Horsforth0.4 km
  • New Ho Garden1.0 km
  • No 9 Deli0.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons (Horsforth)0.9 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Hardakers0.8 km
  • Marples0.8 km
  • Paddys News0.5 km
  • Hardakers (Station Road)0.0 km
  • Allan Morton - Butchers Of Distinction0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Horsforth0.2 km
  • Kirkstall Forge2.4 km
  • Headingley4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Ball Rdbt0.0 km
  • Old Ball Rdbt0.1 km
  • St Margarets Road0.1 km
  • St Margarets Road0.1 km
  • Station Rd Troy Road0.1 km