The Crescent Horsforth, Leeds
1 address across 1 postcode (LS18), about 80 m long. USRN 23024662.
- 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 D; 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Horsforth Hall Park, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 123 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vesper Road, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 D (32% of about 630 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)
- Site of Leeds City College, Calverley Lane, Horsforth, Leeds: up to 152 homes, permissioned (810 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 123 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS18 5JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Horsforth 890,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Kirkstall Forge 379,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Apperley Bridge 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horsforth Roundabout | 380 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pudsey Bus Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horsforth Park Car Park | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fink Hill Car Park GeniePoint | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Vesper Road | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Horsforth Smile Clinic | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Optegra Yorkshire Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Weetwood Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horsforth Hall Park 15 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,450 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Willow Green Allotments 1.5 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
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, 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 18 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 | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Burke Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Sough Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Horn Hill | Hill | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Moseley Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Breary Marsh | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Horsforth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Broadgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rawdon St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspirations Nurseries And Forest School LS18 5JP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Ameen's Restaurant LS18 5JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Hall Park Cricket Club LS18 5JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Starbucks LS18 4DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| KFC (Horsforth) LS18 4DY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Broadway Service Station LS18 4DY | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hall Lane (6); On or near The Avenue (4); On or near West End Rise (1); On or near Park Grove (1); On or near Park Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 61% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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 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
- LS18 5JG: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Park Copse · The Avenue · Park Drive · Park Grove · West End Grove · Poplar Drive · West End Close · Hunger Hills Avenue · Grange Drive · Grange Close · Airedale Grove · Fraser 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.