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Cross Gates & Whinmoor

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About

Cross Gates & Whinmoor is a residential ward in east Leeds, centred around the original Cross Gates village and the large post-war Whinmoor estate. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, ranging from inter-war semis to later developments, with local retail concentrated along Station Road and the Cross Gates Shopping Centre. It functions as a significant transport hub for the wider region, served by a railway station and major road junctions.

The landscape includes several large public parks and green spaces, such as Temple Newsam Park which borders the ward. A notable local feature is the 'Ring Road', a large circular pedestrian and cycle path originally created from a discontinued tramline route. Community facilities include libraries and sports centres, with the area maintaining a distinct identity separate from the immediate city centre.

Area overview

On average Cross Gates & Whinmoor has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cross Gates & Whinmoor is £48,121 per year. There are 9 schools in Cross Gates & Whinmoor: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cross Gates & Whinmoor is home to around 24,843 people, with a population density of about 2,424.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cross Gates & Whinmoor Population
24,843
Population density
2,424.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.35(+27%)
Shoplifting
17.19(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.97(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.15(+30%)
Public order
11.11(+26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
21,489
86.51%
Other White
561
2.26%
Indian
488
1.96%
Pakistani
385
1.55%
African
353
1.42%
Total population: 24,841

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,342
26.9%
No qualifications
4,331
21.81%
Level 3 (A level)
3,350
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,790
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,251
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 19,861

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,705
34.01%
Owns outright
3,520
32.31%
Social rents from council
1,684
15.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,129
10.36%
Other social rented
599
5.5%
Total households: 10,893

Property prices in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Based on 307 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Cross Gates & Whinmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cross Gates & Whinmoor 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 Cross Gates & Whinmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached147£240,000
Detached74£379,000
Flats9£117,500
Terraced77£181,500

10 years median price trend in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.

All postcodes in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158RF

Ring Road

LS158FX

Leicester Square

LS158AT

North Terrace

LS158ER

The Drive

LS158YE

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142AX

Baildon Path

LS158TW

Silkstone Court

LS145LU

Whinmoor Way

LS158GT

Bramham Gardens

LS158NF

Kingswear Crescent

LS145NS

Stanks Drive

LS158RA

Manston Drive

LS141AJ

Ringwood Avenue

LS158SP

Barwick Road

LS158UP

Dovedale Gardens

LS145LQ

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS158JY

Kelmscott Crescent

LS158BS

Manston Avenue

LS145EZ

Brayton Square

LS158ND

Kingswear View

LS145AW

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS149PA

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142EG

Naburn Approach

LS158EF

Austhorpe Road

LS142AT

Baildon Place

LS142SD

Coal Road

LS158PL

Kingswear Grove

LS145BR

Farndale Approach

LS158NZ

Lulworth Walk

LS158RZ

Kennerleigh Drive

LS142HJ

Cherry Rise

LS158UB

Thane Way

LS158GW

Wansford Close

LS158RG

Barwick Road

LS141AH

Kingsmead Drive

LS158TX

Church Lane

LS158HF

Pendas Walk

LS158GD

Mayfair Mount

LS145LH

Stanks Lane North

LS149LG

Coal Road

LS142DE

Naburn Chase

LS145FD

Whinmoor Way

LS149GB

Coal Road

LS145FP

Pendas Crescent

LS149JH

Coal Road

LS158TL

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158GA

Euston Road

LS149AH

Coal Road

LS145AD

Sledmere Lane

LS145JX

Mill Green Place

LS158FA

Austhorpe Road

LS158XB

Badgers Mount

LS142FD

Yew Road

LS145EB

Langbar Close

LS149HP

Coal Road

LS158BN

Manston Crescent

LS145AA

Pogsons Cottages

LS145HF

Langbar Garth

LS158FT

Jennie Blackamore Way

LS142HD

Oakdale Garth

LS141AS

Kingsmead

LS145NX

Pennwell Gate

LS141EW

Whinmoor Crescent

LS142HH

Acorn Drive

LS158EW

Park Avenue

LS141NX

Whinmoor Court

LS142AZ

Baildon Chase

LS145EJ

Langbar Approach

LS158FR

Ada Glassby Court

LS149LZ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145BS

Sherburn Place

LS142BH

Hebden Path

LS142FG

Poplar Place

LS158EJ

Austhorpe Road

LS158RL

Kennerleigh Walk

LS142HF

Cherrywood Close

LS145BQ

Farndale Terrace

LS158LW

Lulworth Avenue

LS158AQ

Sandleas Way

LS141PT

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158TJ

Ashfield Close

LS145EW

Whinmoor Way

LS158NJ

Kennerleigh Garth

LS149GH

Coal Road

LS145QH

Eastwood Lane

LS158DR

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145NG

Ash Tree Walk

LS149NP

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142FF

Aspen View

LS145DD

Stanks Lane North

LS142DR

Sherburn Road North

LS142DS

White Laithe Avenue

LS158DX

Austhorpe Road

LS158RH

Ring Road

LS145NH

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS158HZ

Manston Lane

LS158DY

Marshall Street

LS158WN

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS149JX

Coal Road

LS158XL

Chelsfield Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.