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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

LS168FR

Vaughan Court

LS169AZ

Old Lane

LS169JP

Kings Drive

LS211HY

Pool Bank Close

LS168FH

Arden Court

LS167EZ

Green Lane

LS167FB

Moseley Beck Drive

LS167LN

Mavis Grove

LS168BQ

Eccup Lane

LS168GL

Sungleam Hill

LS168HB

Oaklea Hall Close

LS211NA

St Wilfrids Terrace

LS211RX

Willow Court

LS211TN

Sycamore Fold

LS166BQ

The Drive

LS167NE

Cookridge Lane

LS169DH

Wynmore Crescent

LS169DR

Southfield

LS169DY

Meadow Garth

LS169FL

Dyneley Grange

LS169FR

Grizedale Place

LS169JJ

Leeds Road

LS211NW

West View

LS213BP

Quarry Road

LS167BZ

Woodhill Road

LS167EN

Kirkwood Lane

LS167JQ

Green Lane

LS168GF

Lawnswood View

LS169BB

Holland Mount

LS169JN

Kings Road

LS211PD

Arthington Lane

LS211TS

Hawthorn Avenue

LS166BH

Farrar Lane

LS167JW

Farrar Lane

LS167RL

Holtdale Gardens

LS168GA

Evans Court

LS168GR

Monks Pass Court

LS169AR

Eastgate Close

LS211EU

Pool Bank New Road

LS213BS

Old Pool Bank

LS167NA

Cookridge Avenue

LS167QY

Holt Park Lane

LS168ES

Adel Towers Close

LS168FB

Clapham Avenue

LS168FJ

Oak View

LS168HS

Adel Park Court

LS168LF

Adel Vale

LS168LJ

Mulberry Rise

LS211EE

Otley Road

LS211FR

Pool Road

LS211LR

Mill Lane

LS211QU

Church Garth

LS168AH

Eccup Lane

LS169FT

Guisborough Croft

LS169HW

Moorland Road

LS169JG

Hall Rise

LS169JS

Camp Road

LS167DD

Woodhill Gardens

LS167EG

Wrenbury Crescent

LS167PE

Gainsborough Drive

LS167TL

Chestnut Drive

LS168DX

The Meadows

LS168GG

Woodlands Drive

LS168HX

Adel Grange Close

LS169BG

Creskeld View

LS169BL

Leeds Road

LS211LU

Wharfe Crescent

LS211RP

Pool Road

LS167PA

Kingsley Avenue

LS167PJ

Holt Lane

LS167RW

Holtdale View

LS169AG

Parklands Gate

LS169FG

Dalby Lane

LS169GE

Spring Wood Crescent

LS169HY

Harrogate Road

LS169JA

Leeds Road

LS211PY

Arthington Road

LS167BX

Woodhill Crescent

LS167JB

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS167LZ

Cookridge Avenue

LS167PS

Dale Park Walk

LS167QE

Holt Drive

LS167QP

Holt Way

LS167RY

Holt Road

LS167SQ

Holtdale Croft

LS168FP

Grant Row

LS169AH

Parklands

LS169BP

Tredgold Garth

LS169DL

The Poplars

LS169JU

Leeds Road

LS167EJ

Wrenbury Grove

LS167HR

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS168AG

Otley Road

LS168EU

St Helens Lane

LS168LT

Wayland Close

LS168NG

Adel & Wharfedale

LS169AE

Breary Lane

LS169BZ

Long Meadows

LS167LS

Cookridge Drive

LS167NX

Holt Lane

Data Sources

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