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.
WOOD STREET, LS18 5PH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD STREET, LS18 5PH.
255
43
£ 61,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Westbrook Lane Primary School
Horsforth School
Broadgate Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
Lighthouse School Leeds
West End Primary School
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons (Horsforth)0.9 km
- Tesco0.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LS185PH · Data under Open Government Licence