Commercial Road Leeds
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS5), about 40 m long. USRN 23009519.
- 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 A; 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 Headingley, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Abbey Gardens (11 hectares) is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Grange Medical Practice, about 320 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 255 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2025 | 8 LS5 3AQ | Other | £103,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 38 LS5 3AQ | Other | £451,478 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (2); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (61% of about 1,850 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): A4D01.
- 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)
- Kirkstall Design Centre , Bridge Road , Kirkstall: up to 27 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Area Within Kirkstall Hill, Beecroft Street, Commercial Road: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Canal Wharf Wyther Lane LS5: up to 64 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Former site of The Ancestor, Armley Ridge Road, Armley: up to 14 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 101 Commercial Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3AD: up to 8 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Salvation Army Church Hall, Opposite 123 Kirkstall Lane , Kirkstall: up to 12 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Broadlea Street, Leeds, LS13 2SD: up to 24 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- The Former Dutton Arms, Queenswood Drive, Headingley, Leeds: up to 1 home, 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS5 3AL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LS5 3AQ | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 37 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS5 3AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS5 3AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Headingley 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Kirkstall Forge 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Burley Park 756,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kirkstall Morrisons | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pudsey Bus Station | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Bramley Centre Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Grange Medical Practice | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Langdale Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Weetwood Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cockshott Lane Stores Ltd, Armley Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,530 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Abbey Gardens 11 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,040 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leeds Rugby Acadamy 4.0 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Headingley Station Allotment Gardens 2.5 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Kirkstall Abbey, a listed building (Grade I), 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall Abbey | Listed building, Grade I | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Kirkstall Abbey and precinct including a prehistoric cup and ring marked rock | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Gatehouse at Kirkstall Abbey (Abbey House Folk Museum) | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Armley House (Gott's Park) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall Goit | Lake or reservoir | 40 m |
| Morris Wood | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Goit | Lake or reservoir | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Low Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Upper Daisy Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Gamble Hill Vale | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
6 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Beecroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hollybush Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kirkstall Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Raynville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Whitecote Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spring Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Armley Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Home Brew LS5 3AQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| The New George LS5 3AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 4 Good | 12 May 2016 |
| Pizza Pizza LS5 3AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Burger King LS5 3RP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Morrisons (Kirkstall) LS5 3RP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Kirkstall LS5 3RP | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Happy Tokyo LS5 3RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Rafi's Spicebox LS5 3RP | Manufacturers/packers | 100 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Burger Boi LS5 3RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| William Hill LS5 3BH | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Arusuvai Restaurant LS5 3AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Pizza Connection LS5 3AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2026 |
| B And M Bargains LS5 3RP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Boots UK (Kirkstall) | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Milford Rl Sports Club LS5 3AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 105 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (82); On or near Savins Mill Way (61); On or near Bridge Road (30); On or near Petrol Station (29); On or near Beecroft Street (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 21% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 87% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 3 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, mid-terrace (lodged 27 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, mid-terrace (lodged 27 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Savins Mill Way · Beecroft Street · Printworks Terrace · Milton Terrace · Victoria Road · Tordoff Terrace · Sandford Road · Tordoff Place · Hutchinson's Place · Spring Bank · Bootmakers Place · Church Street
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.