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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.

All postcodes in Colton, Austhorpe & Whitkirk

LS159AF

Colton Road East

LS158PX

Selby Road

LS158TP

Austhorpe Lane

LS158PS

Whitkirk Close

LS159HR

Temple Row Close

LS158GR

Barrington Gardens

LS159AR

Garland Drive

LS159JG

Windmill Cottages

LS158QN

Selby Road

LS159DX

Kirkfield View

LS159AY

Pickard Court

LS158NL

Whitkirk Lane

LS159DJ

Penlands Lawn

LS159EG

Colton Garth

LS157AN

Hollyshaw Crescent

LS158TF

Austhorpe Gardens

LS158PZ

Barrowby Crescent

LS159DY

Gypsy Wood Close

LS159DT

Kirkfield Gardens

LS159JT

Mead Close

LS159EX

Darnley Lane

LS158GU

Ashbourne Court

LS158QD

Barrowby Avenue

LS159HG

Cranewells View

LS158FD

Barrowby Gardens

LS159DQ

Penlands Crescent

LS159AP

Martin Court

LS157AJ

Carter Avenue

LS159JN

Bullerthorpe Lane

LS158FQ

Thorpe Park Gardens

LS159AN

Selby Road

LS157BE

Hollyshaw Grove

LS157BJ

Carter Mount

LS159AQ

Meynell Road

LS159HP

Milne Court

LS159EL

Laurel Hill Grove

LS157BD

Hollyshaw Lane

LS158GZ

Ashbourne Avenue

LS159JA

School Lane

LS159BW

Manor Croft

LS159EU

Hertford Lawn

LS158QL

Barrowby Road

LS159BY

Meynell Fold

LS157AH

Carter Terrace

LS159AH

Chapel Yard

LS159DG

High Bank View

LS159DZ

Gypsy Wood Crest

LS158NY

Hardwick Way

LS157AP

Baronscourt

LS158GY

Ashbourne Avenue

LS159AT

Garland Drive

LS159EA

Meynell Court

LS159EE

Burr Tree Garth

LS157AE

Ring Road

LS159JF

Holly Tree Lane

LS159JS

Mead Grove

LS159EY

Darnley Lane

LS158QJ

Barrowby Road

LS159HD

Cranewells Green

LS159BB

Maltby Court

LS157AD

Ring Road

LS157AF

Hollyshaw Lane

LS157AA

Ring Road

LS159BJ

Darcy Court

LS158TE

Austhorpe Court

LS158PU

Austhorpe Lane

LS159HN

Beckett Court

LS159DW

Chantry Garth

LS159EB

Colton Court

LS158QB

Selby Road

LS159ES

Hertford Croft

LS158QG

Austhorpe Drive

LS159JH

Stile Hill Way

LS159JP

Mead Way

LS158GP

Brodsworth Close

LS159BQ

Selby Road

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.