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LS18 5JH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Leeds
About LS18 5JH: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS18 5JH 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 5JH, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS18 5JH are health and housing, while jobs 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 5JH is based on Leeds 021 Census 2021. It covers 6,655 residents, 1,692 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 86% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 2% 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 10/10.
For property prices near LS18 5JH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £257k from 115 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS18 5JH can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS18 5JH by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS18 5JH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 5JH
Is LS18 5JH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 5% 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 5JH?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS18 5JH?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LS18 5JH?
LocaleIQ matched LS18 5JH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS18 5JH?
The latest median sold price is £257k based on 115 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS18 5JH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 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.