Postcode report
LS18 4BS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About LS18 4BS: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS18 4BS is a postcode in Horsforth, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS18 4BS, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS18 4BS are housing and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LS18 4BS is based on Leeds 028 Census 2021. It covers 8,324 residents, 4,735 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near LS18 4BS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £257k from 149 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS18 4BS can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS18 4BS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS18 4BS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 HMO licences, 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LS18 4BS
Is LS18 4BS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS18 4BS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS18 4BS?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LS18 4BS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for LS18 4BS?
LocaleIQ matched LS18 4BS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS18 4BS?
The latest median sold price is £257k based on 149 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS18 4BS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 HMO licences, 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.