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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

LS168DW

Back Church Lane

LS169FW

Hatfield Close

LS167HB

Moseley Wood Green

LS167NZ

Kingsley Road

LS167SA

Holt Farm Rise

LS168NP

Oaklands Grove

LS167EU

Kirkwood Way

LS166BA

New Adel Lane

LS167QH

Kenworthy Gate

LS213BX

Park Mount

LS169BT

Tredgold Close

LS169JU

Leeds Road

LS168DY

Tile Lane

LS167HR

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS211NW

West View

LS167LW

Green Lane

LS168GW

Pear Close

LS169BZ

Long Meadows

LS166BJ

Farrar Lane

LS211LR

Mill Lane

LS213BR

Leeds Road

LS167SG

Holtdale Avenue

LS211NA

St Wilfrids Terrace

LS169JB

Leeds Road

LS168DX

The Meadows

LS211QG

Main Street

LS169AP

High Ridge Way

LS169BJ

Breary Lane East

LS169AD

Breary Lane

LS168NX

Birch Mews

LS168FZ

Bragg Court

LS211NP

Valley View

LS168JG

Adel Wood Close

LS169HW

Moorland Road

LS167DP

Barnswick View

LS168EN

Dunstarn Lane

LS169EL

Creskeld Drive

LS168GR

Monks Pass Court

LS169DH

Wynmore Crescent

LS211PN

Harewood Road

LS168JS

Stairfoot View

LS213BT

Quarry Farm Road

LS211RR

Swallow Close

LS167AW

Moseley Beck Avenue

LS168HW

Adel Park Drive

LS167JQ

Green Lane

LS167FD

Moseley Beck Lane

LS168NN

Sadler Close

LS168NA

Bodington Avenue

LS169ET

Breary Lane East

LS167NS

Holt Lane

LS168DF

Adel & Wharfedale

LS167PR

Dale Park Close

LS169BE

Leeds Road

LS168DB

Church Lane

LS169LH

Staircase Lane

LS168DL

Otley Road

LS168BX

Adel Lane

LS168GY

Otley Road

LS167LR

Crag Hill View

LS167RL

Holtdale Gardens

LS167HQ

Moseley Wood Walk

LS167DB

Woodhill Rise

LS211JY

Woodlands

LS169JX

Leeds Road

LS169AS

Silvertrees

LS167PT

Dale Park Gardens

LS167QX

Holt Park Vale

LS167AH

Holt Lane Court

LS168LX

Wayland Drive

LS169DG

Wyncroft Grove

LS211PQ

Holme View

LS169DQ

Wynmore Drive

LS167RX

Holtdale Approach

LS168GG

Woodlands Drive

LS211EF

Pool Road

LS211LA

Oakdale Park

LS168LF

Adel Vale

LS166AJ

Otley Road

LS168JT

East Causeway

LS167HN

Moseley Wood Way

LS167RS

Holtdale Fold

LS168FJ

Oak View

LS211FR

Pool Road

LS169FQ

Breary Lane East

LS167JW

Farrar Lane

LS168FA

Bodington Avenue

LS167AB

Heathfield

LS166FB

Redesdale Gardens

LS211LU

Wharfe Crescent

LS166AT

Redesdale Gardens

LS167QF

Holt Rise

LS167BY

Woodhill Grove

LS211TL

The Beeches

LS167FF

Moseley Beck Way

LS168DU

Long Causeway

LS168BR

St Helens Lane

LS211PY

Arthington Road

LS166AU

Redesdale Gardens

LS168BY

Adel Lane

Data Sources

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