Fairfield Horsforth, Leeds
5 addresses across 1 postcode (LS18), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 23023505.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £415,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Leeds costs £2,284 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Horsforth, about 920 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 820 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 131 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vesper Road, about 1.7 km away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £337,000 | £337,000 | £337,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2017 | 2 LS18 5AD | Semi-detached | £415,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2010 | 1 LS18 5AD | Semi-detached | £337,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 2 LS18 5AD | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2000 | 1 LS18 5AD | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 1 Apr 1999 | 2 LS18 5AD | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 4 LS18 5AD | Semi-detached | £122,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 158 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: before 1900 (2); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Leeds in 2026-27: Band D £2,284 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,030 | £2,284 | £2,791 | £3,299 | £3,806 | £4,567 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (51% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, HORSFORTH (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): A4D01.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Woodside Mill Low Lane Horsforth Leeds: up to 59 homes, not permissioned (580 m)
- Springwood House Low Lane , Horsforth: up to 27 homes, permissioned (830 m)
- Former St Josephs Convalescent Home, Outwood Lane, Horsforth: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (940 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 131 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS18 5AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Horsforth 890,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m |
| Kirkstall Forge 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km | |
| Headingley 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m, 62 within 800 m; nearest Stanhope Drive Horsforth | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pudsey Bus Station | 5.3 km |
| Car parks | Horsforth Park Car Park | 900 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 690 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 3.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Vesper Road | 1.7 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Horsforth - Pharmacy Plus Health | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Maison Dental | 290 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 4.6 km |
| Police station | Weetwood Police Station | 2.5 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Leeds Horsforth, Horsforth Cashzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 240 m² | 820 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 690 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Broadgate Lane Allotments 7,360 m² | 150 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gritstone pillar with three cup marks in the north pavement of the A65 at Horsforth, 440m south east of the roundabout at Low Fold, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km south-west. 23 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gritstone pillar with three cup marks in the north pavement of the A65 at Horsforth, 440m south east of the roundabout at Low Fold | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km south-west |
| Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km north-east |
| Stone hut circle settlement in Clayton Wood on the south west side of Iveson Drive | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km east |
| Lawnswood Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 550 m north |
| Cragg Wood | Wood | 650 m south |
| Daffy Wood | Wood | 770 m north-east |
| Horn Hill | Hill | 1.8 km west |
| Moseley Bottom | Valley | 2.1 km north |
| Breary Marsh | Wetland | 4.2 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 5 |
3 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 90 m | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horsforth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m | No published inspection |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Iveson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds St Marys Horsforth Catholic Voluntary Academy LS18 5AB | School/college/university | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Broadgate Primary School LS18 5AF | School/college/university | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| 168 Chinese Takeaway LS18 4HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily LS18 5DU | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2014 |
| Moores Of Horsforth LS18 4HD | Retailers - other | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Olive Lodge LS18 4EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| The Malt Brewhouse LS18 4AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Pinnacle Group (St Margarets C Of E Primary School) LS18 5BL | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Hardakers LS18 4AH | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Marples LS18 4AH | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Kirbys Of Horsforth LS18 5AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| The Brownlee Arms LS18 5AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m | 4 Good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Classy Crafts Handpicked Gifts LS18 4AP | Retailers - other | 460 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Horsforth LS18 4HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Truly Scrummy LS18 4AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Broadgate Lane (19); On or near King George Road (13); On or near Salmon Crescent (12); On or near Fairfield (10); On or near St James Walk (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LS18 5AD: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Albert Place · King George Avenue · North Broadgate Lane · Salmon Crescent · Alexandra Road · King Edward Crescent · St James Walk · St James Drive · Golden Bank · Chaddlewood Close · St James Avenue · King George Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.