Poet's Place Horsforth, Leeds
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS18), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 23021239.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Horsforth, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 880 m (0.5 miles) 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: Its addresses are 134 to 138 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr S Hutchinson & Partners, Iw&H M Prac, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 61 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); House, mid-terrace (1); House, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 830 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Woodside Mill Low Lane Horsforth Leeds: up to 59 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Leeds Trinity University College, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD: up to 29 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS18 5AJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LS18 5AA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 134 m and 138 m above sea level (135 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS18 5AA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS18 5AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Horsforth 890,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Kirkstall Forge 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Headingley 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Row Horsforth | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pudsey Bus Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Horsforth Park Car Park | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Dr S Hutchinson & Partners, Iw&H M Prac | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Horsforth - Pharmacy Plus Health | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ivory Dental Practice LTD | 360 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Weetwood Police Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 240 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broadgate Lane Allotments 7,360 m² | 350 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, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Stone hut circle settlement in Clayton Wood on the south west side of Iveson Drive | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Lawnswood Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 350 m north-east |
| Daffy Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Backhouse Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Horn Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Moseley Bottom | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Breary Marsh | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 270 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 310 m | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horsforth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 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 |
| Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Iveson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cookridge Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirbys Of Horsforth LS18 5AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| The Brownlee Arms LS18 5AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 4 Good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Broadgate Primary School LS18 5AF | School/college/university | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Malt Brewhouse LS18 4AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Pinnacle Group (St Margarets C Of E Primary School) LS18 5BL | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| The Queens Arms LS18 5AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Squire Nutrition LS18 5AT | Other catering premises | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Drift Coffee LS18 5AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| La Bistro Mediterranean Kitchen LS18 5AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Arya's Patisserie Ltd LS18 5AT | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Olive Lodge LS18 4EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Horsforth High School LS18 5RF | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Hardakers LS18 4AH | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Marples LS18 4AH | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Hong Kong Super Cook (Horsforth) LS18 5AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodland Croft (23); On or near Poet'S Place (13); On or near North Broadgate Lane (8); On or near Chaddlewood Close (6); On or near Greenbanks Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Bachelor Lane · Hopwood Road · Hopwood Close · Hopwood Bank · Greenbanks Avenue · Chaddlewood Close · Woodland Croft · Stanhope Close · Greenbanks Close · Rockery Croft · Rockery Road · Stanhope Avenue
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.