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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 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. The median sale price in Adel & Wharfedale is £389,000 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £555,000. 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: £389,000
Price per sq ft: £352
Sales (last 12 months): 281
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £555K

Based on 281 recent sales, the median property price is £389,000 (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
Detached113£564,950£384
Semi-Detached108£360,000£356
Terraced33£285,000£299
Flats27£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

LS167TN

Chestnut Way

LS168GX

Pear Fold

LS211NU

Creskeld Lane

LS169DT

North Mead

LS211EX

Staircase Lane

LS168FQ

Woodsley View

LS168LH

Mulberry View

LS211PT

Bedlam Lane

LS167RA

Holt Park Avenue

LS167QU

Kenworthy Garth

LS168HR

Adel Park Close

LS169JY

Leeds Road

LS169ES

Creskeld Lane

LS211QY

Chapel Hill Road

LS168FP

Grant Row

LS167ES

Moseley Wood View

LS168DT

Long Causeway

LS211PH

Arthington Lane

LS167RE

Holt Park Green

LS211LD

Park Way

LS167JA

Moseley Wood Rise

LS167EA

Kirkwood Crescent

LS168GA

Evans Court

LS211NB

Manor Gardens

LS168NG

Adel & Wharfedale

LS169DD

Wynmore Avenue

LS169FX

Hatfield Green

LS167TL

Chestnut Drive

LS167PG

Gainsborough Avenue

LS167DY

Kirkwood Drive

LS168JB

Long Causeway

LS169JJ

Leeds Road

LS167PA

Kingsley Avenue

LS169HT

Old Lane

LS169AT

Eastgate

LS185HZ

Otley Old Road

LS167NE

Cookridge Lane

LS211NE

Chevin View

LS168NZ

Oaklands Drive

LS169BH

Breary Lane East

LS167ND

Cookridge Lane

LS167DZ

Kirkwood Drive

LS168HS

Adel Park Court

LS211NH

Arthington Lane

LS211EW

Bar House Row

LS169DZ

The Rowans

LS211JZ

Arthington Lane

LS167HF

Green Lane

LS169JW

Kings Road

LS211LB

Park Square

LS169AE

Breary Lane

LS169AW

Creskeld Lane

LS169FR

Grizedale Place

LS167HX

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS211HY

Pool Bank Close

LS168BQ

Eccup Lane

LS169HJ

Moor Road

LS167AN

Hall Lane

LS213BS

Old Pool Bank

LS167HY

Moseley Wood Bank

LS169DE

Wynmore Avenue

LS168JZ

St Helens Grove

LS211NX

Arthington Lane

LS167PF

Gainsborough Drive

LS213BZ

Old Pool Bank

LS211QN

Arthington Lawns

LS169AH

Parklands

LS169BR

Tredgold Crescent

LS169EF

Cardenden Drive

LS167DD

Woodhill Gardens

LS168JU

Adel Garth

LS168JD

Derwent Drive

LS168JY

St Helens Croft

LS168FB

Clapham Avenue

LS167HT

Moseley Wood Grove

LS168EQ

Long Causeway

LS211NS

Creskeld Lane

LS169FZ

Keldy Approach

LS168AH

Eccup Lane

LS211LW

Church Close

LS167RJ

Holtdale Place

LS211TA

Pool Road

LS169EA

The Cedars

LS211FD

Pool Road

LS169LA

Hall Rise Close

LS167AQ

Farrar Lane

LS169HD

Old Forge Mews

LS168NL

Sadler Way

LS211PU

Allums Lane

LS167QG

Kenworthy Vale

LS168GB

Lawnswood Crescent

LS169EE

The Birches

LS167EL

Kirkwood Avenue

LS167RP

Holtdale Lawn

LS167QT

Kenworthy Gardens

LS167QZ

Holt Park Rise

LS168BZ

Church Lane

LS211LT

Mill Croft Estate

LS168NT

Oaklands Fold

LS169BX

School Green