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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

LS167QH

Kenworthy Gate

LS167RD

Holt Park Grange

LS168DL

Otley Road

LS168DZ

Tile Lane

LS168HF

Smithy Mills Lane

LS169AA

Eastgate Mews

LS169BX

School Green

LS169HX

Hillcrest

LS169JX

Leeds Road

LS169LG

Hilton Court

LS211EQ

Pool Road

LS166FA

Redesdale Gardens

LS167DS

Tinshill Road

LS167HF

Green Lane

LS168FF

Heather Row

LS168FY

Bodington Way

LS168GH

Woodlands Grove

LS168NF

Adel & Wharfedale

LS168NU

St Helens Lane

LS169BT

Tredgold Close

LS169DE

Wynmore Avenue

LS169EW

Creskeld Garth

LS211GH

Adel & Wharfedale

LS211LB

Park Square

LS211NH

Arthington Lane

LS166AL

Otley Road

LS167AW

Moseley Beck Avenue

LS167EP

Moseley Wood Lane

LS167HN

Moseley Wood Way

LS167LL

Mavis Lane

LS167PH

Otley Road

LS167PL

Holt Vale

LS167PZ

Tinshill Road

LS167QW

Kenworthy Rise

LS168BJ

Adel Lane

LS168EB

East Moor Lane

LS169ET

Breary Lane East

LS169GD

May Beck Green

LS211PG

Arthington Lane

LS166BJ

Farrar Lane

LS167DW

Tinshill Road

LS167QT

Kenworthy Gardens

LS167RH

Holtdale Place

LS167SN

Holt Park Crescent

LS168BD

Arthington Road

LS168DU

Long Causeway

LS168JE

Wharfe Close

LS169BW

Glenmore Court

LS169DX

South Mead

LS169FN

Falling Foss Grange

LS169HS

Occupation Lane

LS211EG

Pool Road

LS211QD

Arthington Garth

LS211TA

Pool Road

LS166BA

New Adel Lane

LS167PQ

Gainsborough Avenue

LS168AE

Otley Road

LS168FS

Woodsley Drive

LS168FX

Seton Close

LS168FZ

Bragg Court

LS168JX

Adel Green

LS169EH

Creskeld Crescent

LS169JE

Hall Drive

LS166AU

Redesdale Gardens

LS167DP

Barnswick View

LS167EH

Kirkwood View

LS168HW

Adel Park Drive

LS168NS

Oaklands Close

LS169AU

Eastgate

LS169DG

Wyncroft Grove

LS169HQ

Manor Close

LS211FY

Pool Bank New Road

LS211PH

Arthington Lane

LS166AF

Broomfield

LS166AJ

Otley Road

LS167AN

Hall Lane

LS168AQ

Church Lane

LS168JA

Adel Grange Croft

LS168JN

Adel Wood Road

LS168LD

Woodstock Close

LS169JQ

Hall Close

LS211LD

Park Way

LS211LZ

Chapel Row

LS211NN

Station Road

LS166AS

Otterburn Gardens

LS167LW

Green Lane

LS168HD

Dunstarn Lane

LS168JQ

Adel Wood Drive

LS168LH

Mulberry View

LS211NR

Arthington Lane

LS167BY

Woodhill Grove

LS167DE

Woodhill Garth

LS167HE

Moseley Wood Drive

LS167HX

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS167LG

Cookridge Lane

LS167NH

Cookridge Lane

LS167RF

Holt Park Gate

LS167RP

Holtdale Lawn

LS168NN

Sadler Close

LS169DS

Long Meadows

Data Sources

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