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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

LS168JL

Adel Wood Place

LS211TS

Hawthorn Avenue

LS211QB

Whin Park

LS167JF

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS167JP

Green Lane

LS169FB

Dalby Court

LS169AU

Eastgate

LS168AB

St Helens Lane

LS211LF

Park Court

LS167FA

Moseley Beck Crescent

LS211LG

Arthington Lane

LS167EN

Kirkwood Lane

LS211TX

White Holme Drive

LS169GF

Spring Wood Crescent

LS166AY

Redesdale Gardens

LS169BW

Glenmore Court

LS169LB

Breary Court

LS167EP

Moseley Wood Lane

LS169DP

The Birches

LS168BU

Church Lane

LS211LE

Park Mews

LS167RF

Holt Park Gate

LS167DU

Tinshill Road

LS167EH

Kirkwood View

LS168LE

Long Causeway

LS168NF

Adel & Wharfedale

LS166AP

New Adel Lane

LS168AQ

Church Lane

LS169AQ

Parklands Crescent

LS166BH

Farrar Lane

LS211LX

Mill Cottages

LS167AD

Broomfield

LS167TR

Beechwood Court

LS167PP

Dale Park Rise

LS167FP

Adel Manor Gardens

LS169GE

Spring Wood Crescent

LS211EE

Otley Road

LS169DR

Southfield

LS168JN

Adel Wood Road

LS166AD

Farrar Lane

LS167JH

Moseley Wood Close

LS169JE

Hall Drive

LS167HZ

Moseley Wood Rise

LS168FN

Ash Road

LS167PH

Otley Road

LS167AG

Farrar Grove

LS168DH

Holt Avenue

LS169DB

Meadow End

LS167HE

Moseley Wood Drive

LS167HH

Moseley Wood Crescent

LS167JT

Kirkwood Avenue

LS166RG

Otley Road

LS167SQ

Holtdale Croft

LS168HY

Lawns Hall Close

LS168AE

Otley Road

LS168FX

Seton Close

LS169EY

Creskeld Lane

LS167DW

Tinshill Road

LS168LP

St Helens Way

Data Sources

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