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Aberford, Barwick & Thorner

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About

The Aberford, Barwick & Thorner area lies in the eastern part of the Leeds district, characterised by a transition from urban to rural landscapes. It contains several distinct villages set within the wider countryside, with farmland and woodland common throughout. The area is crossed by the A1(M) motorway, a major transport route that shapes the local geography.

The village of Barwick-in-Elmet is notable for its large ancient hill fort, known as Barwick Hill Fort or Hall Tower Hill, which stands within the settlement. Aberford, to the north, is historically linked to the coaching route of the Great North Road. The landscape includes smaller watercourses like Cock Beck, which runs through the area.

Area overview

On average Aberford, Barwick & Thorner has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberford, Barwick & Thorner is £61,941 per year. There are 4 schools in Aberford, Barwick & Thorner: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Aberford, Barwick & Thorner is home to around 6,481 people, with a population density of about 144.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberford, Barwick & Thorner Population
6,481
Population density
144.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.52(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.94(-50%)
Public order
4.32(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.55(-58%)
Vehicle crime
3.39(-39%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,071
93.69%
Other White
109
1.68%
Indian
65
1%
Irish
45
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.57%
Total population: 6,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,153
39.91%
No qualifications
854
15.83%
Level 3 (A level)
839
15.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
650
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
455
8.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,286
44.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,002
34.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
239
8.31%
Social rents from council
209
7.27%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.4%
Total households: 2,876

Property prices in Aberford, Barwick & Thorner

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Aberford, Barwick & Thorner area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aberford, Barwick & Thorner in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberford, Barwick & Thorner over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£445,000
Flats4£188,500
Semi-Detached18£278,500
Terraced18£265,000

10 years median price trend in Aberford, Barwick & Thorner

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberford, Barwick & Thorner.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.