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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£389,500
Price per sq ft£352
Sales (last 12 months)290
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £554K

Based on 290 recent sales, the median property price is £389,500 (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
Detached116£567,450£384
Semi-Detached111£360,000£357
Terraced34£284,500£301
Flats29£162,000£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£382£258£348£289
2026£372£244£348£308
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

All postcodesin Adel & Wharfedale

LS167NT

Holt Lane

LS169HY

Harrogate Road

LS168FW

Lattimore View

LS167JE

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS168FG

Beech Close

LS167NW

Holt Lane

LS168LR

St Helens Avenue

LS211TR

Rowan Close

LS168EJ

Dunstarn Gardens

LS169DU

Long Meadows

LS167LZ

Cookridge Avenue

LS167JL

Green Lane

LS168GU

Pear Chase

LS211EP

Groves Terrace

LS169HA

Manor Gates

LS167NG

Smithy Lane

LS167SX

Tall Trees Close

LS211PL

Harewood Road

LS166AE

Broomfield

LS167AA

Farrar Lane

LS168GF

Lawnswood View

LS169EN

Creskeld Gardens

LS168DA

Eddison Walk

LS211QW

Bramble Court

LS168HZ

Adel Grange Mews

LS211LQ

Arthington Lane

LS167RH

Holtdale Place

LS167EE

Green Lane

LS168BP

Adel Lane

LS213BU

Park Terrace

LS211PD

Arthington Lane

LS169DX

South Mead

LS167EW

Kirkwood Close

LS166AR

New Adel Lane

LS169EH

Creskeld Crescent

LS167PS

Dale Park Walk

LS169AR

Eastgate Close

LS166AZ

New Adel Lane

LS211RU

Pool Bank Court

LS167RZ

Holtdale Grove

LS169EQ

West Hall Court

LS167BF

Otley Old Road

LS167FJ

Elder Close

LS168LN

East Causeway Close

LS168LW

East Causeway Crescent

LS169BU

Tredgold Avenue

LS168EB

East Moor Lane

LS211NZ

Warren Lane

LS211RH

The Hollies

LS168GL

Sungleam Hill

LS169EW

Creskeld Garth

LS167SB

Holt Farm Close

LS167QN

Holt Garth

LS211QT

Stone Dale Close

LS167SE

Holt Farm Close

LS211RS

Swallow Drive

LS167PX

Dale Park View

LS169DS

Long Meadows

LS167HA

Moseley Wood Green

LS169EU

Breary Lane East

LS166AL

Otley Road

LS211TW

Bramble Grove

LS168BF

Adel Mill

LS166AG

The Crescent

LS168HU

Adel Pasture

LS168NS

Oaklands Close

LS169HN

Moor Road

LS169BP

Tredgold Garth

LS167HD

Moseley Wood Drive

LS169LE

Hilton Grange

LS167SL

Holt Park Crescent

LS168GQ

Monks Beck Place

LS167HG

Moseley Wood Walk

LS211EL

Sandy Lobby

LS168NU

St Helens Lane

LS167NN

Holt Lane

LS168ET

Long Causeway

LS169BD

St Giles Garth

LS168LS

St Helens Close

LS169FN

Falling Foss Grange

LS166AB

Whinfield

LS169EJ

Creskeld Drive

LS167SD

Holt Crescent

LS168FL

Fir Avenue

LS167QD

Holt Road

LS168HF

Smithy Mills Lane

LS167PU

Dale Park Avenue

LS168HB

Oaklea Hall Close

LS169JG

Hall Rise

LS167PJ

Holt Lane

LS168GJ

Woodlands Lane

LS169JZ

Hall Rise Croft

LS211PF

Arthington Lane

LS169FE

Dalby Grove

LS167BZ

Woodhill Road

LS167JU

Kirkwood Avenue

LS167JD

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS169EX

Creskeld Lane

LS168JJ

Adel Wood Grove

LS167EZ

Green Lane