LS18 5RS is a sought-after residential area on Southway, 0.3km from Beechwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Horsforth ward and the Pudsey constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS18, LS18 5RS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 94% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k. 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 5RS are sourced from Output Area E00057738 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHWAY, LS18 5RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWAY, LS18 5RS.
530
35
£ 61,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS18 5RS 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS18 5RS's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £560k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £560k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS18 5RS. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 512,500
2 sales · Mean £ 512,500
Semi-Detached
£ 495,000
3 sales · Mean £ 501,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS18 5RS has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westbrook Lane Primary School
West End Primary School
Horsforth School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rawdon St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Broadgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Aramark Ltd0.3 km
- Studio - The Student Bar0.3 km
- Wing-A-Ding0.9 km
- Horsforth Sports Club1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Student Union Shop0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Horsforth Golf Club0.5 km
- Old Ball1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth1.4 km
- Kirkstall Forge3.1 km
- Apperley Bridge3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brownberrie Lane Southway0.3 km
- Brownberrie Lane Southway0.3 km
- Layton Rd Bayton Lane0.3 km
- Layton Rd Bayton Lane0.3 km
- Layton Road Layton Rise0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS185RS · Data under Open Government Licence