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Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk

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About

Colton, Austhorpe and Whitkirk sit on the eastern edge of Leeds and are chiefly residential, with a mix of housing from different periods and a network of local streets. The area is served by regular bus links to the city centre and by several through roads that carry local traffic east–west. Local facilities include small shopping parades, primary schools and community centres, while green spaces such as Colton Recreation Ground provide playing fields and play areas for residents. Day-to-day life is focused on these neighbourhood hubs rather than on large-scale attractions.

Whitkirk Village Green and All Saints' Church form a focal point for the Whitkirk quarter, where the churchyard and adjoining open space mark the historic core. Austhorpe contains the lane leading to Austhorpe Hall, a notable historic house set back from the road, while Colton retains stretches of post-war development and pockets of farmland at its outer edges. The mixture of village green, a church site and a tucked-away historic hall gives the ward a recognisable local pattern of streets, parks and community buildings.

Area overview

On average Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 0.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk is £57,992 per year. There are 2 schools in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk is home to around 5,780 people, with a population density of about 1,367.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk Population
5,780
Population density
1,367.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
35.81(+309%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.39(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.03(+33%)
Burglary
9.52(+87%)
Public order
9.17(+4%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,333
92.27%
Other White
95
1.64%
Irish
72
1.25%
Indian
58
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.78%
Total population: 5,780

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,767
36.11%
Level 3 (A level)
892
18.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
673
13.75%
No qualifications
659
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
439
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 4,893

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,201
48.1%
Owns with a mortgage
928
37.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
297
11.89%
Other forms of private rent
53
2.12%
Social rents from council
8
0.32%
Total households: 2,497

Property prices in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk 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 Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached39£370,000£3,854
Flats4£236,000£2,977
Semi-Detached43£280,000£3,425
Terraced17£215,000£2,949

10 years median price trend in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk.

Frequently asked questions about Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk

Is Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk safe?

Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk?

The median sale price in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk is £315,000 (about £3,605 per square metre) based on 103 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk?

Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk?

Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk sits around rank 26,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk?

The average household income in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk is around £57,992 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk

LS159EQ

Laurel Hill Avenue

LS159LA

Princess Court

LS159AB

Manor Garth

LS158QA

Austhorpe Avenue

LS159HE

Cranewells Rise

LS158NU

Detroit Avenue

LS158PT

Barrowby Lane

LS159JU

Pennwell Croft

LS158GH

The Square

LS159HZ

The Wickets

LS159AX

Bennet Court

LS159HS

Temple Row

LS158PY

Austhorpe Grove

LS158FU

Barrington Way

LS159AS

Gray Court

LS159DB

High Bank Close

LS159AL

School Lane

LS158QQ

Austhorpe Drive

LS159BD

Gibson Drive

LS159DD

High Bank Gardens

LS159AG

New Row

LS157BW

Knightsway

LS150NE

Pendil Close

LS158GT

Bramham Gardens

LS159HX

Boundary Close

LS159EP

Hertford Chase

LS150AB

Colton Road

LS158QE

Barrowby Lane

LS159DL

Penlands Walk

LS157BS

Knights Close

LS158NR

Whitkirk Lane

LS157AQ

Hollyshaw Walk

LS159DA

High Bank Approach

LS159HF

Cranewells Vale

LS159BZ

Meynell Lane

LS159DR

Kirkfield Drive

LS159JR

Mead Road

LS159BP

Woodhall Court

LS159EW

Laurel Hill Way

LS157BA

Hollyshaw Lane

LS159AU

Garland Drive

LS159HW

Chesterton Court

LS158PP

Selby Road

LS159HA

High Bank Way

LS159EJ

Laurel Hill Gardens

LS159HL

Addison Court

LS157AY

Selby Road

LS159BL

Village Gardens

LS158FB

Barrowby Lane

LS157BN

Knightsway

LS159JE

Elm Tree Close

LS159BR

Grange Farm Croft

LS158GQ

Barrington Grove

LS159EH

Laurel Hill Croft

LS159DE

High Bank Gate

LS158GS

Harewood Croft

LS159JQ

Finch Drive

LS159DH

Colton Croft

LS159ET

Hertford Fold

LS159ER

Hertford Close

LS159HB

Cranewells Drive

LS159HY

Cricketers Walk

LS157AW

Baronsway

LS159AA

Colton Road

LS157BG

Hollyshaw Terrace

LS159ED

Burr Tree Drive

LS159HH

Northwood Gardens

LS157AL

Carter Avenue

LS159BA

Maltby Court

LS158PR

Austhorpe Lane

LS159EN

Laurel Hill View

LS159JD

Yew Tree Lane

LS158NS

Detroit Avenue

LS150AA

Selby Road

LS159BE

Barton Court

LS158GG

Barrowby Lane

LS159BS

Park Road

LS159DF

High Bank Place

LS159LD

Grange View

LS159BN

Scholars Way

LS158GJ

Barrington Way

LS158QF

Barrowby Avenue

LS159JL

Bullerthorpe Lane

LS158QH

Barrowby Drive

LS159HU

Windmill Gardens

LS158NT

Detroit Drive

LS159AZ

Gibson Drive

LS157AX

Selby Road

LS159DN

Chantry Croft

LS159JB

Stile Hill Way

LS158ZB

Century Way

LS158GN

Cusworth Garth

LS159AJ

Park Road

LS158GB

Park Approach

LS159LB

Princess Fields

LS157AG

Hollyshaw Lane

LS159AW

Nettleton Court

LS158NN

Austhorpe View

LS159BG

Gibson Drive

LS159EF

Burr Tree Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.