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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

LS211TW

Bramble Grove

LS167AQ

Farrar Lane

LS167PD

Kingsley Drive

LS167PG

Gainsborough Avenue

LS167PP

Dale Park Rise

LS168DN

Dunstarn Drive

LS169AX

The Cross

LS169DA

Long Meadows

LS211TR

Rowan Close

LS166AW

Rothbury Gardens

LS167FN

Rowan Crescent

LS167HY

Moseley Wood Bank

LS167RX

Holtdale Approach

LS168LE

Long Causeway

LS169FY

Heartwood Close

LS185HZ

Otley Old Road

LS211EF

Pool Road

LS211TX

White Holme Drive

LS166AG

The Crescent

LS166AP

New Adel Lane

LS167EE

Green Lane

LS167HH

Moseley Wood Crescent

LS167HW

Cookridge Drive

LS167SH

Holtdale Garth

LS169AL

Breary Rise

LS169HL

Camp Road

LS169JH

Creskeld Drive

LS169LQ

Arthington Road

LS211NT

Creskeld Lane

LS211NY

Warren Lane

LS167BF

Otley Old Road

LS167NN

Holt Lane

LS167QR

Holt Park Way

LS167RJ

Holtdale Place

LS167SF

Holtdale Avenue

LS167SU

Otley Old Road

LS168BX

Adel Lane

LS168HR

Adel Park Close

LS168JS

Stairfoot View

LS169EY

Creskeld Lane

LS211DW

Cragg View

LS211LY

Stanhope Cottages

LS167EX

Kirkwood Way

LS167HS

Moseley Wood Gardens

LS167RZ

Holtdale Grove

LS167SD

Holt Crescent

LS168BF

Adel Mill

LS168EY

Long Causeway

LS168GD

Lawnswood Mount

LS168GE

Lawnswood Vale

LS168GJ

Woodlands Lane

LS168JL

Adel Wood Place

LS168NA

Bodington Avenue

LS169EB

Leeds Road

LS169FS

Guisborough Avenue

LS211LA

Oakdale Park

LS211LT

Mill Croft Estate

LS211NE

Chevin View

LS168GQ

Monks Beck Place

Data Sources

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