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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 85 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
85
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
37.17(-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

Based on 276 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Adel & Wharfedale area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,414,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adel & Wharfedale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached111£550,000£4,112
Flats24£163,500£2,618
Semi-Detached108£341,000£3,852
Terraced33£277,000£3,056

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

LS167HW

Cookridge Drive

LS169AJ

Parklands

LS211RY

The Old Orchard

LS169BQ

Leeds Road

LS211LS

Adel & Wharfedale

LS213DA

Leeds Road

LS168NY

Beech Walk

LS167DA

Woodhill Road

LS166AF

Broomfield

LS169DF

North Drive

LS211EY

Avenue Des Hirondelles

LS167PZ

Tinshill Road

LS211PR

Arthington Lane

LS167LE

Tinshill Road

LS211LL

Church View

LS169AL

Breary Rise

LS169JH

Creskeld Drive

LS169FY

Heartwood Close

LS167QQ

Heathfield Walk

LS168DS

Stairfoot Walk

LS167LN

Mavis Grove

LS169FH

Eccleshall Gardens

LS167EG

Wrenbury Crescent

LS168NB

Moor Croft

LS213DB

Old Lane

LS167ET

Green Lane

LS167DS

Tinshill Road

LS167TU

Greenfield Court

LS167LJ

Mavis Avenue

LS168JA

Adel Grange Croft

LS169FL

Dyneley Grange

LS211PW

Arthington Lane

LS167NJ

Cookridge Lane

LS167PL

Holt Vale

LS211FB

Church Lane

LS167RG

Holt Park Drive

LS167QS

Holt Park Road

LS167NX

Holt Lane

LS167ER

Moseley Wood Lane

LS213BY

Old Pool Bank

LS167QY

Holt Park Lane

LS168BJ

Adel Lane

LS168ES

Adel Towers Close

LS167RB

Holt Park Gardens

LS168LB

Adel Mead

LS167QR

Holt Park Way

LS167SN

Holt Park Crescent

LS167EQ

Wrenbury Avenue

LS211NT

Creskeld Lane

LS167DE

Woodhill Garth

LS168JF

Wayland Approach

LS168JE

Wharfe Close

LS211EQ

Pool Road

LS168GD

Lawnswood Mount

LS167NH

Cookridge Lane

LS211QD

Arthington Garth

LS169JR

The Sycamores

LS211ES

Far Row

LS168DZ

Tile Lane

LS211PP

Allums Lane

LS168BW

Adel Lane

LS169LQ

Arthington Road

LS167PQ

Gainsborough Avenue

LS167TP

Hawthorne Gardens

LS167LX

Smithy Lane

LS167EF

Wrenbury Crescent

LS169GA

Keldy Gardens

LS169DL

The Poplars

LS168FE

Rowan Avenue

LS169EZ

Creskeld Park

LS169AG

Parklands Gate

LS167HU

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS167RW

Holtdale View

LS168JR

Stairfoot Close

LS211NQ

The Tower Drive

LS211RX

Willow Court

LS167RU

Holtdale Close

LS167QE

Holt Drive

LS167LP

Green Lane

LS169EB

Leeds Road

LS168LJ

Mulberry Rise

LS211NG

Arthington Lane

LS211GH

Chevin Lane

LS168ER

Adel Towers Court

LS168AA

Otley Road

LS168NW

Sadler Copse

LS167SU

Otley Old Road

LS169FP

Falling Foss Way

LS211EH

Pool Bank New Road

LS168BT

St Helens Gardens

LS167HP

Cookridge Drive

LS167AE

Whinfield

LS211DW

Cragg View

LS168EE

Long Causeway

LS168GP

Copse Way

LS168LQ

Mulberry Garth

LS169ED

Leeds Road

LS167PB

Kingsley Drive

LS169JS

Camp Road

LS168AG

Otley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.