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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

LS169FP

Falling Foss Way

LS167LE

Tinshill Road

LS168HY

Lawns Hall Close

LS168LS

St Helens Close

LS169DB

Meadow End

LS169DN

The Birches

LS168AD

Otley Road

LS166AN

New Adel Lane

LS167AE

Whinfield

LS168GX

Pear Fold

LS168JJ

Adel Wood Grove

LS168LP

St Helens Way

LS169EU

Breary Lane East

LS167HD

Moseley Wood Drive

LS167QG

Kenworthy Vale

LS167SA

Holt Farm Rise

LS167TU

Greenfield Court

LS168FQ

Woodsley View

LS168JF

Wayland Approach

LS168NW

Sadler Copse

LS169BF

The Sycamores

LS169BQ

Leeds Road

LS169EX

Creskeld Lane

LS211ER

Valley View

LS211LN

Church Close

LS211NJ

Arthington Lane

LS211PT

Bedlam Lane

LS211QG

Main Street

LS166AZ

New Adel Lane

LS167AH

Holt Lane Court

LS167HG

Moseley Wood Walk

LS167NR

Otley Road

LS167QF

Holt Rise

LS167QS

Holt Park Road

LS168AF

Otley Road

LS168DQ

Church Lane

LS168EJ

Dunstarn Gardens

LS168JG

Adel Wood Close

LS169ER

Creskeld Lane

LS167ED

Kirkwood Rise

LS167HQ

Moseley Wood Walk

LS167LX

Smithy Lane

LS167PT

Dale Park Gardens

LS167QU

Kenworthy Garth

LS168FA

Bodington Avenue

LS169AB

Eastgate

LS169EA

The Cedars

LS169FQ

Breary Lane East

LS211LF

Park Court

LS211LQ

Arthington Lane

LS211NL

Arthington Lane

LS211NZ

Warren Lane

LS211PJ

Arthington Lane

LS211PS

Rawden Hill

LS211PW

Arthington Lane

LS166AR

New Adel Lane

LS167DX

Tinshill Walk

LS167LP

Green Lane

LS167QB

Holt Walk

LS168NY

Beech Walk

LS211LP

Church Lane

LS213BY

Old Pool Bank

LS166AY

Redesdale Gardens

LS167PB

Kingsley Drive

LS168LU

Wayland Court

LS168NZ

Oaklands Drive

LS169DD

Wynmore Avenue

LS169ED

Leeds Road

LS211LX

Mill Cottages

LS169DF

North Drive

LS167BW

Woodhill Court

LS167HP

Cookridge Drive

LS167JT

Kirkwood Avenue

LS168FW

Lattimore View

LS168GW

Pear Close

LS168LN

East Causeway Close

LS168ND

Adel & Wharfedale

LS169EE

The Birches

LS167NB

Cookridge Lane

LS167RT

Holtdale Drive

LS167RU

Holtdale Close

LS167SJ

Holtdale Way

LS168LX

Wayland Drive

LS169GF

Spring Wood Crescent

LS169JF

Hall Drive

LS213BR

Leeds Road

LS167ET

Green Lane

LS167FP

Adel Manor Gardens

LS167NL

Cookridge Lane

LS167PX

Dale Park View

LS167RE

Holt Park Green

LS167RG

Holt Park Drive

LS167SG

Holtdale Avenue

LS168BY

Adel Lane

LS168GB

Lawnswood Crescent

LS168JD

Derwent Drive

LS169BH

Breary Lane East

LS169EQ

West Hall Court

LS169HJ

Moor Road

LS211ES

Far Row

Data Sources

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