Postcode report
LS18 4EL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About LS18 4EL: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS18 4EL 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 4EL, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS18 4EL are housing and property market signals, 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 4EL is based on Leeds 033 Census 2021. It covers 8,041 residents, 3,160 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 42% 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 1/10.
For property prices near LS18 4EL, 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 4EL can compare 10 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 3 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 4EL 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 4EL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 HMO licences, 10 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 4EL
Is LS18 4EL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% 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 4EL?
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 4EL?
10 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 4EL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for LS18 4EL?
LocaleIQ matched LS18 4EL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS18 4EL?
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 4EL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 HMO licences, 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.