LS18 5SQ is a sought-after residential area on Scotland Way, 0.6km from Beechwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Horsforth ward and the Pudsey constituency.
For serious buyers, LS18 5SQ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £489k, up 24.5% 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 5SQ are sourced from Output Area E00057733 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCOTLAND WAY, LS18 5SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCOTLAND WAY, LS18 5SQ.
349
43
£ 61,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS18 5SQ 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 5SQ's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £489k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 24.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS18 5SQ. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 475,000
19 sales · Mean £ 459,421
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS18 5SQ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westbrook Lane Primary School
Horsforth School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Broadgate Primary School
West End Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Aramark Ltd0.5 km
- Studio - The Student Bar0.5 km
- Wing-A-Ding0.6 km
- Haus Of Coffee0.9 km
- Grilleria1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Station Pizza And Punjab Tandoori0.9 km
- Pizza Affair0.9 km
- No 9 Deli0.9 km
- The Cove Fish And Chips0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hardakers (Station Road)0.9 km
- Student Union Shop0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Horsforth Golf Club0.9 km
- Old Ball0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Horsforth1.0 km
- Kirkstall Forge3.3 km
- Apperley Bridge4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Scotland Way Arran Dr0.1 km
- Scotland Way0.1 km
- Scotland Way Arran Dr0.1 km
- Arran Drive0.2 km
- Scotland Way Argyll Cl0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS185SQ · Data under Open Government Licence