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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 average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 5.8% 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 £63,045 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 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.8%
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
37.17(-16%)
Burglary
9.95(+95%)
Shoplifting
9.48(+8%)
Public order
8.02(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.6(-47%)
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

Median price£388,500
Price per sq ft£352
Sales (last 12 months)303
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £551K

Based on 303 recent sales, the median property price is £388,500 (about £352 per square foot) in Adel & Wharfedale area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,414,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adel & Wharfedale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached123£552,000£382
Semi-Detached114£360,000£361
Terraced34£284,500£299
Flats32£168,000£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Adel & Wharfedale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adel & Wharfedale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£113,000£240,000£194,000
2017£470,000£151,225£261,000£213,000
2018£499,995£119,975£265,000£201,375
2019£456,498£124,000£289,998£210,000
2020£520,000£133,750£316,995£220,000
2021£496,995£145,000£314,995£245,000
2022£569,995£147,500£330,000£267,886
2023£555,000£152,550£349,995£240,050
2024£588,748£150,000£305,000£280,000
2025£577,500£170,000£331,500£266,000
2026£520,000£154,500£352,500£284,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adel & Wharfedale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adel & Wharfedale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£166£257£218
2017£283£204£268£231
2018£288£180£269£232
2019£299£179£278£232
2020£311£195£289£264
2021£336£224£320£281
2022£362£216£356£291
2023£383£226£344£284
2024£396£246£346£293
2025£383£251£348£290
2026£372£238£345£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Adel & Wharfedale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Adel & Wharfedale in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Adel & Wharfedale ward.

Local councillors

David Stoddart-Scott

Adel & Wharfedale - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Lee Anthony Farmer

Adel & Wharfedale - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Adel & Wharfedale

Is Adel & Wharfedale safe?

Adel & Wharfedale records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Adel & Wharfedale?

The median sale price in Adel & Wharfedale is £388,500 (about £352 per square foot) based on 303 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Adel & Wharfedale?

Adel & Wharfedale has 5 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Adel & Wharfedale?

Adel & Wharfedale scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Adel & Wharfedale sits around rank 28,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Adel & Wharfedale?

The average household income in Adel & Wharfedale is around £63,045 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Adel & Wharfedale?

Adel & Wharfedale is represented by 2 elected councillors: David Stoddart-Scott (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Lee Anthony Farmer (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Adel & Wharfedale

LS167AJ

Farrar Croft

LS211LJ

Oakdale Drive

LS168JH

Adel Wood Gardens

LS169HX

Hillcrest

LS169DA

Long Meadows

LS168HT

Adel Park Croft

LS167QL

Holt Green

LS211PJ

Arthington Lane

LS167LQ

Cookridge Lane

LS167QW

Kenworthy Rise

LS168EH

Dunstarn Drive

LS168FH

Arden Court

LS167LS

Cookridge Drive

LS167LY

Smithy Lane

LS169AN

Leeds Road

LS169BN

Churchgate

LS211ER

Valley View

LS167SW

Holt Park Grove

LS213BP

Quarry Road

LS167QA

Holt Park Close

LS169JN

Kings Road

LS167SP

Holt Park View

LS211GG

Pool Road

LS211TY

Acorn Way

LS169AF

The Parade

LS211PS

Rawden Hill

LS167FB

Moseley Beck Drive

LS211TP

Mulberry Chase

LS169BY

School Green

LS168DG

Church View

LS167EJ

Wrenbury Grove

LS169AB

Eastgate

LS166AN

New Adel Lane

LS169DN

The Birches

LS168BG

Arthington Road

LS211EN

Leeds Road

LS168FR

Vaughan Court

LS211NF

Wharfe View

LS167PE

Gainsborough Drive

LS168BL

Adel Lane

LS168BH

Oaklea Gardens

LS167NR

Otley Road

LS169DY

Meadow Garth

LS168LT

Wayland Close

LS167RD

Holt Park Grange

LS168LY

Manor House Croft

LS167QP

Holt Way

LS167FE

Moseley Beck Walk

LS169FT

Guisborough Croft

LS167AL

Otley Road

LS169BL

Leeds Road

LS168FY

Bodington Way

LS168NR

Oaklands Avenue

LS169EP

Creskeld Lane

LS167LU

Crag Hill Avenue

LS169AA

Eastgate Mews

LS167BW

Woodhill Court

LS168HX

Adel Grange Close

LS167JB

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS211NN

Station Road

LS167PD

Kingsley Drive

LS167PW

Holt Park Approach

LS168AD

Otley Road

LS168HD

Dunstarn Lane

LS169JD

Staircase Lane

LS168GH

Woodlands Grove

LS211EJ

Old Pool Bank

LS169EG

Westgate Cottages

LS169ER

Creskeld Lane

LS167HS

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS211ND

Manor Crescent

LS169LG

Hilton Court

LS168BN

Adel Park Gardens

LS167LH

Cookridge Grove

LS211GJ

Chevin Meadow

LS166FA

Redesdale Gardens

LS168LA

Wayland Croft

LS166BQ

The Drive

LS167PN

Tinshill Road

LS169AZ

Old Lane

LS211EU

Pool Bank New Road

LS167AF

Farrar Lane

LS167NU

Holt Lane

LS169JF

Hall Drive

LS167SF

Holtdale Avenue

LS167NL

Cookridge Lane

LS169HH

Moor Road

LS169BF

The Sycamores

LS211QA

Black Hill Road

LS167LL

Mavis Lane

LS168HP

Holt Gardens

LS169HG

Old Lane

LS167NA

Cookridge Avenue

LS167FL

Maple Street

LS167BT

Tinshill Road

LS211PE

Arthington Lane

LS167QJ

Kenworthy Close

LS168EU

St Helens Lane

LS169GB

May Beck Court

LS211PZ

Arthington Road