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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 78 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
78
Deprivation level
2/10
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
32.18(+273%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.49(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.92(+16%)
Burglary
10.38(+102%)
Public order
8.65(-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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £331,465 in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £492,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£389,500
Flats2£221,500
Semi-Detached21£265,000
Terraced10£247,000

10 years median price trend in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk

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

All postcodes in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk

LS159HP

Milne Court

LS157BE

Hollyshaw Grove

LS157AH

Carter Terrace

LS158GJ

Barrington Way

LS158TF

Austhorpe Gardens

LS159AA

Colton Road

LS159HN

Beckett Court

LS150AA

Selby Road

LS150AB

Colton Road

LS159DA

High Bank Approach

LS159HB

Cranewells Drive

LS159BZ

Meynell Lane

LS159LA

Princess Court

LS158FU

Barrington Way

LS157AG

Hollyshaw Lane

LS157AD

Ring Road

LS158FD

Barrowby Gardens

LS158QJ

Barrowby Road

LS159LD

Grange View

LS159DN

Chantry Croft

LS158QA

Austhorpe Avenue

LS158QF

Barrowby Avenue

LS159JA

School Lane

LS158GY

Ashbourne Avenue

LS158NU

Detroit Avenue

LS159HF

Cranewells Vale

LS158GU

Ashbourne Court

LS159AR

Garland Drive

LS159BE

Barton Court

LS159EF

Burr Tree Vale

LS159ER

Hertford Close

LS158PP

Selby Road

LS159AQ

Meynell Road

LS159EY

Darnley Lane

LS158GT

Bramham Gardens

LS159EJ

Laurel Hill Gardens

LS159EU

Hertford Lawn

LS158QQ

Austhorpe Drive

LS158GN

Cusworth Garth

LS158PU

Austhorpe Lane

LS159AH

Chapel Yard

LS159EG

Colton Garth

LS159EQ

Laurel Hill Avenue

LS159JH

Stile Hill Way

LS157AE

Ring Road

LS157BN

Knightsway

LS159ED

Burr Tree Drive

LS159HE

Cranewells Rise

LS158ZB

Century Way

LS159BR

Grange Farm Croft

LS159DE

High Bank Gate

LS159HS

Temple Row

LS159JF

Holly Tree Lane

LS159JN

Bullerthorpe Lane

LS159HZ

The Wickets

LS158NL

Whitkirk Lane

LS157BA

Hollyshaw Lane

LS159JL

Bullerthorpe Lane

LS158QH

Barrowby Drive

LS158NY

Hardwick Way

LS159AF

Colton Road East

LS159EH

Laurel Hill Croft

LS158PX

Selby Road

LS159AG

New Row

LS159AX

Bennet Court

LS159DX

Kirkfield View

LS157BJ

Carter Mount

LS159AL

School Lane

LS159DH

Colton Croft

LS159HH

Northwood Gardens

LS159DZ

Gypsy Wood Crest

LS159JP

Mead Way

LS159DJ

Penlands Lawn

LS158GS

Harewood Croft

LS159AS

Gray Court

LS159ET

Hertford Fold

LS158GH

The Square

LS158QG

Austhorpe Drive

LS159BQ

Selby Road

LS159DL

Penlands Walk

LS159EN

Laurel Hill View

LS158GQ

Barrington Grove

LS159BS

Park Road

LS159BY

Meynell Fold

LS159HL

Addison Court

LS150NE

Pendil Close

LS159AB

Manor Garth

LS159EA

Meynell Court

LS157AA

Ring Road

LS158GB

Park Approach

LS158PZ

Barrowby Crescent

LS159HX

Boundary Close

LS157AJ

Carter Avenue

LS157BG

Hollyshaw Terrace

LS157BS

Knights Close

LS158FQ

Thorpe Park Gardens

LS158QD

Barrowby Avenue

LS157BD

Hollyshaw Lane

LS158PY

Austhorpe Grove

LS159EE

Burr Tree Garth

Data Sources

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