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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

LS168EN

Dunstarn Lane

LS168NL

Sadler Way

LS169BE

Leeds Road

LS169FD

Dalby Fold

LS211EJ

Old Pool Bank

LS211LS

Adel & Wharfedale

LS211TY

Acorn Way

LS213BT

Quarry Farm Road

LS213BU

Park Terrace

LS166BG

The Drive

LS168AA

Otley Road

LS168DE

Church Lane

LS168DS

Stairfoot Walk

LS168HU

Adel Pasture

LS168LQ

Mulberry Garth

LS169DQ

Wynmore Drive

LS169DU

Long Meadows

LS211JY

Woodlands

LS211NG

Arthington Lane

LS211NX

Arthington Lane

LS211RU

Pool Bank Court

LS166AT

Redesdale Gardens

LS167EW

Kirkwood Close

LS167NZ

Kingsley Road

LS167RR

Holtdale Green

LS168JT

East Causeway

LS168LG

East Causeway Vale

LS169BA

Church Hill

LS169DT

North Mead

LS169FB

Dalby Court

LS169JW

Kings Road

LS211PL

Harewood Road

LS167FJ

Elder Close

LS167QQ

Heathfield Walk

LS167RN

Holtdale Road

LS168GY

Otley Road

LS211NF

Wharfe View

LS211PB

Warren Fold

LS166AQ

Heathfield

LS167AF

Farrar Lane

LS167JJ

Moseley Wood Croft

LS167SR

Farrar Lane

LS168DA

Eddison Walk

LS168DW

Back Church Lane

LS168EE

Long Causeway

LS168HA

Glendower Park

LS168HT

Adel Park Croft

LS168LA

Wayland Croft

LS168LY

Manor House Croft

LS169HN

Moor Road

LS211RS

Swallow Drive

LS167EF

Wrenbury Crescent

LS167ES

Moseley Wood View

LS167FF

Moseley Beck Way

LS167JF

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS167LR

Crag Hill View

LS168BG

Arthington Road

LS168BT

St Helens Gardens

LS169ES

Creskeld Lane

LS169JY

Leeds Road

LS211QA

Black Hill Road

LS167EB

Kirkwood Gardens

LS167HJ

Moseley Wood Drive

LS167JA

Moseley Wood Rise

LS167NW

Holt Lane

LS167SX

Tall Trees Close

LS169AF

The Parade

LS211EL

Sandy Lobby

LS211EW

Bar House Row

LS211GF

Black Hill Road

LS211PQ

Holme View

LS167AA

Farrar Lane

LS167HU

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS168JB

Long Causeway

LS168NR

Oaklands Avenue

LS169AY

Old Lane

LS169BJ

Breary Lane East

LS169EL

Creskeld Drive

LS211EP

Groves Terrace

LS211NB

Manor Gardens

LS211TP

Mulberry Chase

LS213BZ

Old Pool Bank

LS167AL

Otley Road

LS167LY

Smithy Lane

LS167PR

Dale Park Close

LS167QX

Holt Park Vale

LS168EA

Spring Hill

LS168FD

Arden Grange

LS168HP

Holt Gardens

LS168JU

Adel Garth

LS169AJ

Parklands

LS169EJ

Creskeld Drive

LS169FX

Hatfield Green

LS169LA

Hall Rise Close

LS211PN

Harewood Road

LS211PR

Arthington Lane

LS213BX

Park Mount

LS169BY

School Green

LS169AP

High Ridge Way

LS169EZ

Creskeld Park

Data Sources

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