Alexandra Road is in Horsforth, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS18 4HD is located in the Horsforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pudsey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexandra Road, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS18 4HE, LS18 4HB, LS18 4HA, LS18 4HQ, LS18 4ES, LS18 4HF, LS18 4HG, LS18 4HL, LS18 4BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS18 4HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 38.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 42.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 48.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 19.6% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 6.7% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 14.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 38.9% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 93.7% | 79.1% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 87.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 88.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Horsforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Horsforth and the 855th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Alexandra Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-10-03 | £455,579 |
| 28 Alexandra Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2022-10-14 | £286,538 |
| 22 Alexandra Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2022-03-11 | £352,226 |
| 8 Alexandra Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,250 | 2020-10-09 | £315,105 |
| 24 Alexandra Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,500 | 2017-10-20 | £374,143 |
LS18 4HD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS18 4HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate Primary School North Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AF | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Town Street , Horsforth LS18 5BL | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Featherbank Avenue , Horsforth LS18 4QP | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Horsforth | Wood Lane, Horsforth | 274 yd | |
| Friday Drop In | Cragg Hill Baptist Church, Cragg Avenue | 574 yd | |
| Low Lane Cafe | 256A Low Lane, Horsforth | 652 yd | |
| Truly Scrummy | 90A - 92 Town Street, Horsforth | 660 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe | 96 Town Street, Horsforth | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malt Brewhouse | 166 Town Street, Horsforth | 627 yd | |
| Woodside Micro Pub | 258 Low Lane, Horsforth | 652 yd | |
| Horsforth Conservative Club | 79 Town Street, Horsforth | 696 yd | |
| Brownlee Arms | Long Row, Horsforth | 781 yd | |
| Horsforth Hotel | Featherbank Lane, Horsforth | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Chinese Takeaway | 17 Alexandra Road, Horsforth | 44 yd | |
| Woodside Fisheries | 274 Low Lane, Horsforth | 652 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 58 Town Street, Horsforth | 675 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza & Balti Bazaar | 93 Town Street, Horsforth | 696 yd | |
| Regent Fisheries | 26 Regent Road, Horsforth | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons (Horsforth) | 61 - 69 Town Street, Horsforth | 696 yd | |
| Tesco | 75 New Road Side, Horsforth | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Recreation Ground STANHOPE DRIVE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Cragg Hill Recreation Ground CRAGG ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Broadgate Primary School NORTH BROADGATE LANE | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Horsforth Central Methodist Church TOWN STREET | 608 yd | |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School Town Street | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| St Margarets Parish Church Hall Church Ln | 969 yd | |
| Horsforth School LEE LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.