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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 £392,500 (around £356 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £302,250 and £570,250. There are 6 schools in Adel & Wharfedale: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 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: £392,500
Price per sq ft: £356
Sales (last 12 months): 292
Typical range (middle 50%): £302K – £570K

Based on 292 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 (about £356 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
Detached118£573,000£385
Semi-Detached117£360,000£357
Terraced33£285,000£299
Flats24£163,500£250

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£330,000£266,000
2026£525,000£159,000£357,500£265,000
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£350£289
2026£384£249£347£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

LS211QU

Church Garth

LS169GD

May Beck Green

LS168LD

Woodstock Close

LS168DQ

Church Lane

LS167RR

Holtdale Green

LS211PB

Warren Fold

LS168DE

Church Lane

LS167JJ

Moseley Wood Croft

LS167SJ

Holtdale Way

LS167RT

Holtdale Drive

LS169HS

Occupation Lane

LS169FS

Guisborough Avenue

LS167EX

Kirkwood Way

LS168ND

Adel & Wharfedale

LS211LZ

Chapel Row

LS169JA

Leeds Road

LS168JX

Adel Green

LS166AW

Rothbury Gardens

LS211ED

Pool Road

LS169HQ

Manor Close

LS168EY

Long Causeway

LS168GT

Pear Avenue

LS166AS

Otterburn Gardens

LS168GE

Lawnswood Vale

LS166BG

The Drive

LS168AF

Otley Road

LS167DX

Tinshill Walk

LS168JQ

Adel Wood Drive

LS168LU

Wayland Court

LS211GL

Adel & Wharfedale

LS168HA

Glendower Park

LS169AY

Old Lane

LS167FH

Buckthorne Chase

LS167LG

Cookridge Lane

LS168FU

Delphinium Grove

LS169DW

Sandy Walk

LS167JR

Kirkwood Grove

LS211RP

Pool Road

LS167JS

Moseley Wood Approach

LS166AA

The Crescent

LS169FG

Dalby Lane

LS168EX

Long Causeway

LS211LN

Church Close

LS166AX

Redesdale Gardens

LS168BS

St Helens Lane

LS168LG

East Causeway Vale

LS211NY

Warren Lane

LS169FJ

Eccleshall Grove

LS169BG

Creskeld View

LS211EG

Pool Road

LS167SY

Pinfold Lane

LS211NJ

Arthington Lane

LS167QB

Holt Walk

LS168LL

Mulberry Avenue

LS211GR

Garnetts Court

LS167RN

Holtdale Road

LS169LD

Parklands Walk

LS168FD

Arden Grange

LS168GN

Copse View

LS167HL

Moseley Wood Avenue

LS168FS

Woodsley Drive

LS168EL

Dunstarn Lane

LS168DJ

Holt Close

LS169BB

Holland Mount

LS169AX

The Cross

LS168FF

Heather Row

LS167SH

Holtdale Garth

LS167RY

Holt Road

LS167ED

Kirkwood Rise

LS168GS

Monks Pass Walk

LS211FY

Pool Bank New Road

LS211LP

Church Lane

LS211PG

Arthington Lane

LS211LH

Main Street

LS167BX

Woodhill Crescent

LS168FT

Otley Road

LS168DN

Dunstarn Drive

LS211GF

Black Hill Road

LS168EF

Long Causeway

LS169BA

Church Hill

LS211LY

Stanhope Cottages

LS167EB

Kirkwood Gardens

LS167NB

Cookridge Lane

LS169LF

Hilton Mews

LS169JP

Kings Drive

LS169FD

Dalby Fold

LS169HL

Camp Road

LS167HJ

Moseley Wood Drive

LS211TN

Sycamore Fold

LS167NY

Kingsley Avenue

LS169JT

Sycamore Close

LS168BD

Arthington Road

LS169BS

Tredgold Avenue

LS169JQ

Hall Close

LS167SR

Farrar Lane

LS211NR

Arthington Lane

LS167FN

Rowan Crescent

LS167LT

Cookridge Drive

LS166AQ

Heathfield

LS169HR

Occupation Lane