The Green Thorp Arch, Leeds
26 addresses across 1 postcode (LS23), about 100 m long. USRN 23024945.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £530,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (D: 8, E: 4, G: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cattal, about 10.1 km (6.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 20 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Spa Surgery, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £665,000 | £665,000 | £665,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £790,000 | £470,000 | £1,110,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £565,000 | £565,000 | £565,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £592,500 | £250,000 | £935,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £318,000 | £318,000 | £318,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £224,000 | £224,000 | £224,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2024 | LIME TREE COTTAGE LS23 7AB | Semi-detached | £530,000 | |
| 27 May 2022 | WHARFEDALE COTTAGE, 7 LS23 7AB | Semi-detached | £675,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 1 LS23 7AB | Semi-detached | £665,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | PARK COTTAGE LS23 7AB | Detached | £1,110,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2020 | 9 LS23 7AB | Terraced | £470,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2018 | RYE COTTAGE LS23 7AB | Semi-detached | £575,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2016 | 5 LS23 7AB | Semi-detached | £565,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2015 | HALL FARM HOUSE LS23 7AB | Detached | £935,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 9 LS23 7AB | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2010 | RYE COTTAGE LS23 7AB | Semi-detached | £318,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2009 | (HEMINGWAY) LS23 7AB | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2006 | CAUSEWAY COTTAGE LS23 7AB | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2005 | BRAMBLE COTTAGE LS23 7AB | Semi-detached | £224,000 | |
| 18 Jun 1999 | THE COACH HOUSE LS23 7AB | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 19 Jun 1998 | MANOR HOUSE LS23 7AB | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 15 Nov 1996 | LIME TREE COTTAGE LS23 7AB | Semi-detached | £84,000 | |
| 22 Mar 1995 | THE WOODSHED LS23 7AB | Detached | £57,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 135 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, detached (4). Built: before 1900 (11); 1900-1929 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 (20% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, THORP ARCH (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CAUSEWAY COTTAGE AND LIME TREE COTTAGE, grade II
- RYE COTTAGE AND ADJOINING COTTAGE, grade II
- SMITHY TO REAR OF NUMBER 11 THE GREEN, grade II
- THORP ARCH GENERAL STORES WITH PAIR OF COTTAGES AND SHOP ADJOINING, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Vincents School, 27 Church Street, Boston Spa: up to 13 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 August 2026 to 26 August 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (YORKSHIRE) PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
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 26 addresses are between 21 m and 30 m above sea level (25 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS23 7AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cattal 103,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Ulleskelf 17,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Hammerton 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Causeway- Bridge Foot Thorp Arch | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wetherby Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boston Spa High Street GeniePoint | 390 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 21.4 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spa Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 210 Dental Clinic | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Leeds Hospital | 14.1 km (8.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police - Wetherby Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 1,010 m² | 20 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4,320 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,290 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Thorp Arch Hall Including East Wing and West Wing, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 73 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thorp Arch Hall Including East Wing and West Wing | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wood | Wood | 310 m north-west |
| Spoilbank Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Hall Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Whin Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 26 |
9 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 280 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Primrose Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Boston Spa Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pax Inn LS23 7AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2025 |
| Tabs Cricket Club LS23 7AR | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 1999 |
| Catering Leeds (Lady Elizabeth Hastings CE VA Primary) LS23 7AQ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Super Shop LS23 6AA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2016 |
| Boston Spa Methodist Church LS23 6AA | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Wise Owl Cafe LS23 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Tom Foolery LS23 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| SALT Boston Spa LS23 6BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Cooplands (Boston Spa) LS23 6BH | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Errol House LS23 6BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jan 2015 |
| Boston Bakery LS23 6BW | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Costcutter LS23 6BT | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Amor LS23 6BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Cohens Chemist (Wetherby) LS23 6BT | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Birds Nest LS23 6BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Village (6); On or near Mulberry Garth (3); On or near Thorp Arch (2); On or near Thorp Arch Park (1); On or near Mill Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 57% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 27% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
- LS23 7AB: 26 addresses of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bridge Foot · Mulberry Garth · Mill Lane · Pear Tree Acre · The Village · Church Causeway · Walton Road · Thorp Arch Park · Bridge Road · Pine Tree Avenue · Bridge Close · Highfield
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.