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Adel & Wharfedale

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About

Adel & Wharfedale is a large, primarily residential ward in northwest Leeds. It encompasses the historic village of Adel and extends into the rural fringes of Wharfedale. The area is characterised by suburban housing, local shopping parades, and significant green spaces like the sprawling Golden Acre Park. It contains several primary schools and is served by major roads connecting it to Leeds city centre and the wider region.

The ward includes the scenic grounds of the medieval Adel St John the Baptist Church. A notable feature is the adjacent, well-preserved 12th-century Norman chapel. Much of its western boundary follows the course of the River Wharfe, providing a distinct natural border. The area maintains a mix of established communities and newer developments, with a focus on family housing and access to countryside walks.

Area overview

On average Adel & Wharfedale has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Adel & Wharfedale is £63,038 per year. There are 6 schools in Adel & Wharfedale: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Adel & Wharfedale is home to around 21,198 people, with a population density of about 704.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Adel & Wharfedale Population
21,198
Population density
704 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.88(-13%)
Burglary
10.57(+106%)
Public order
8.26(-8%)
Vehicle crime
8.07(+45%)
Shoplifting
7.78(-10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
17,119
80.76%
Indian
829
3.91%
Other White
647
3.05%
Arab
395
1.86%
Other
376
1.77%
Total population: 21,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,286
47.94%
Level 3 (A level)
2,341
13.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,112
12.22%
No qualifications
2,075
12.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,256
7.27%
Total 16+ residents: 17,283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,968
43.88%
Owns with a mortgage
3,236
35.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
746
8.25%
Social rents from council
626
6.92%
Other social rented
274
3.03%
Total households: 9,042

Property prices in Adel & Wharfedale

Based on 270 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Adel & Wharfedale area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,981 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Adel & Wharfedale 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 Adel & Wharfedale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached103£575,000
Flats25£164,000
Semi-Detached105£336,500
Terraced37£250,000

10 years median price trend in Adel & Wharfedale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adel & Wharfedale.

All postcodes in Adel & Wharfedale

LS167TR

Beechwood Court

LS166FB

Redesdale Gardens

LS167QD

Holt Road

LS168FG

Beech Close

LS167EQ

Wrenbury Avenue

LS168AB

St Helens Lane

LS168DJ

Holt Close

LS168FU

Delphinium Grove

LS168NX

Birch Mews

LS169HH

Moor Road

LS211ED

Pool Road

LS211FB

Church Lane

LS211LH

Main Street

LS166AX

Redesdale Gardens

LS169FH

Eccleshall Gardens

LS167DY

Kirkwood Drive

LS167EU

Kirkwood Way

LS167FE

Moseley Beck Walk

LS168BS

St Helens Lane

LS168DH

Holt Avenue

LS168FT

Otley Road

LS168JY

St Helens Croft

LS169EN

Creskeld Gardens

LS211NP

Valley View

LS211QW

Bramble Court

LS211GJ

Adel & Wharfedale

LS167DA

Woodhill Road

LS167DZ

Kirkwood Drive

LS167ER

Moseley Wood Lane

LS167FL

Maple Street

LS167HT

Moseley Wood Grove

LS167JU

Kirkwood Avenue

LS167LT

Cookridge Drive

LS167NJ

Cookridge Lane

LS167PF

Gainsborough Drive

LS167SB

Holt Farm Close

LS167SW

Holt Park Grove

LS168GN

Copse View

LS168HZ

Adel Grange Mews

LS169DW

Sandy Walk

LS169FJ

Eccleshall Grove

LS169GB

May Beck Court

LS211JZ

Arthington Lane

LS166RG

Otley Road

LS167LH

Cookridge Grove

LS167PN

Tinshill Road

LS167RA

Holt Park Avenue

LS167RB

Holt Park Gardens

LS167SL

Holt Park Crescent

LS167TP

Hawthorne Gardens

LS168DB

Church Lane

LS168FN

Ash Road

LS168JR

Stairfoot Close

LS168NB

Moor Croft

LS211EN

Leeds Road

LS211LL

Church View

LS211RR

Swallow Close

LS168BW

Adel Lane

LS167AJ

Farrar Croft

LS167HZ

Moseley Wood Rise

LS167JD

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS167LU

Crag Hill Avenue

LS167QZ

Holt Park Rise

LS168BH

Oaklea Gardens

LS168DY

Tile Lane

LS168ET

Long Causeway

LS168GP

Copse Way

LS168GT

Pear Avenue

LS168NT

Oaklands Fold

LS169DP

The Birches

LS211LJ

Oakdale Drive

LS211RH

The Hollies

LS167NT

Holt Lane

LS166AB

Whinfield

LS167DB

Woodhill Rise

LS167PU

Dale Park Avenue

LS168BL

Adel Lane

LS168BN

Adel Park Gardens

LS168DF

Adel & Wharfedale

LS169AN

Leeds Road

LS169GA

Keldy Gardens

LS166AA

The Crescent

LS167ND

Cookridge Lane

LS168FE

Rowan Avenue

LS168LL

Mulberry Avenue

LS168LW

East Causeway Crescent

LS168NP

Oaklands Grove

LS169AW

Creskeld Lane

LS169HR

Occupation Lane

LS169LH

Staircase Lane

LS211QT

Stone Dale Close

LS167AG

Farrar Grove

LS167FA

Moseley Beck Crescent

LS167NU

Holt Lane

LS167QJ

Kenworthy Close

LS167SY

Pinfold Lane

LS169AQ

Parklands Crescent

LS169JR

The Sycamores

LS211PZ

Arthington Road

LS167AB

Heathfield

Data Sources

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