The Close Thorner, Leeds
12 addresses across 1 postcode (LS14), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23024708.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £435,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4).
- 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 E; 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 Cross Gates, about 6.4 km (4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Windmill Health Centre, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £220,005 | £220,005 | £220,005 |
| 2006 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2003 | 1 | £189,995 | £189,995 | £189,995 |
| 1996 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2024 | 6 LS14 3EF | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | 2 LS14 3EF | Detached | £220,005 | |
| 24 Feb 2006 | 7 LS14 3EF | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 5 Jun 2003 | 11 LS14 3EF | Detached | £189,995 | |
| 30 Aug 1996 | 7 LS14 3EF | Detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 1950-1966 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 E (21% of about 770 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.
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 12 addresses are between 96 m and 100 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS14 3EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cross Gates 474,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Garforth 561,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) | |
| East Garforth 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church View Thorner | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Seacroft Bus Station | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 15.7 km (9.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Windmill Health Centre | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Whinmoor Pharmacy | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Living Smiles LTD | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Seacroft Hospital | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | Killingbeck Police Station | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Nisa - Milco Supersave Whinmore Cashzone | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,830 m² | 120 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thorner Playground 1,330 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,930 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Scarcroft Hill | Hill | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Milner Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Kidhirst Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Thorner Bottoms Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Norwood Bottoms | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Wothersome Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorner Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Out Of School Club LS14 3JD | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Mellors Catering Services LS14 3JD | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| The Fox LS14 3DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| The Bungalow LS14 3DX | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| The Mexborough Arms LS14 3DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| The Victory Hall LS14 3EY | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kirkby Garth (4); On or near The Close (3); On or near Church Farm (1); On or near Stead Lane (1); On or near Church View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
- LS14 3EF: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
St Peter's Garth · Kirk Hills · Church Hill · Moat End · Church View · Stead Lane · Manor Gardens · Kirkby Garth · Kensington Avenue · Mexborough Court · Kirkfield Avenue · Claypit Lane
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.