Park Approach Leeds
277 addresses across 3 postcodes (LS15), about 220 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 23031261.
- 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 C; Band D in Leeds costs £2,284 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cross Gates, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 183 of its 277 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr T P Fox & Partners, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 156 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2025 | 4325 LS15 8GB | Other | £535,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 May 2025 | 4600 LS15 8GB | Other | £5,492,957 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Feb 2022 | CERTAINTY HOUSE, 4220 LS15 8GB | Other | £700,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Dec 2021 | CERTAINTY HOUSE, 4220 LS15 8GB | Other | £371,250 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Sep 2021 | 4215 LS15 8GB | Other | £650,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Dec 2019 | 4340 LS15 8GB | Other | £319,200 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Oct 2019 | LUMINA LS15 8GB | Other | £11,900,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Oct 2019 | 4210 LS15 8GB | Other | £345,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Apr 2018 | UNIT 7, 4300 LS15 8GB | Other | £210,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2018 | 4245 LS15 8GB | Other | £835,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 May 2017 | TEMPLAR HOUSE, 4225 LS15 8GB | Other | £720,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Apr 2017 | 4335 LS15 8GB | Other | £235,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Mar 2017 | 4205 LS15 8GB | Other | £393,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 May 2016 | 4250 LS15 8GB | Other | £250,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 4210 LS15 8GB | Other | £250,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Sep 2015 | TEMPLAR HOUSE, 4225 LS15 8GB | Other | £695,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Apr 2014 | UNIT 2, 4600 LS15 8GB | Other | £3,275,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2014 | 4220 LS15 8GB | Other | £495,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (42% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Vickers Tank Factory Site, Manston Lane, Cross Gates: up to 450 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 277 addresses are between 77 m and 91 m above sea level (88 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS15 8GB | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| LS15 8GG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS15 8GH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cross Gates 474,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Garforth 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| East Garforth 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Springs Thorpe Park | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seacroft Bus Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 17 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr T P Fox & Partners | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 21D Leeds | 60 m |
| Hospital | Seacroft Hospital | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Garforth Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Austhorpe Cashzone | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5,270 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 540 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8,330 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | School Lane Allotments 5,730 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm, a scheduled monument, 240 m west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Length of Grim's Ditch 260m west of Brown Moor Farm | Scheduled monument | 240 m west |
| Length of Grim's Ditch immediately east of Barrowby Road | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Length of Grim's Ditch from Cotton Road East to the A63, Colton Common | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Austhorpe Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Temple Newsam | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Spring Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Crawshaw Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Barnbow Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Menagerie Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Dog Kennel Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 178 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 94 | 276 |
183 of the street's 277 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leeds: see them on the Leeds page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austhorpe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manston St James Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| John Smeaton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitkirk Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs (Austhorpe) LS15 8GB | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Francos At Thorpe Park LS15 8GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Krispy Kreme LS15 8GH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| The Range LS15 8GH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Wagamama LS15 8GH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company LS15 8GG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Lowell LS15 8GH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Boots Uk LS15 8GG | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Costa Coffee LS15 8GG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2025 |
| Card Factory LS15 8GG | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Next LS15 8GG | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Puttstars Leeds LS15 8GG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Cabellero Lounge LS15 8GG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Pret A Manger The Springs LS15 8GG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat LS15 8GG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Approach (82); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (57); On or near Barrowby Gardens (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- LS15 8GB: 252 addresses of 257 in the postcode
- LS15 8GG: 19 addresses of 49 in the postcode
- LS15 8GH: 6 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Thorpe Park Approach · The Square · Barrowby Gardens · Thorpe Park Gardens · Austhorpe Gardens · Century Way · Austhorpe Drive · William Parkin Way
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.