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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

LS178FS

Rosebank Close

LS158LJ

Kingswear Parade

LS158LG

Kelmscott Green

LS142BA

Baildon Chase

LS158BA

Austhorpe Road

LS158SB

Dennil Road

LS141FR

Honeysuckle Drive

LS145BH

Farndale Square

LS145PR

Stanks Grove

LS158RD

Ring Road

LS142BY

Sherburn Road North

LS145GL

Elmet Way

LS145BF

Langbar Mews

LS142DD

Naburn Road

LS158JD

Church Lane

LS158TT

Adams Grove

LS158AG

Manston Lane

LS145JL

Mill Green Gardens

LS145PB

Stanks Lane South

LS145LE

Swarcliffe Road

LS158YQ

Katie Chapman Drive

LS158QY

Manston Grove

LS142BJ

Hebden Chase

LS158FP

Alice Smart Close

LS145JZ

Swarcliffe Approach

LS178LZ

Wetherby Road

LS145EY

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS142BP

Naburn Fold

LS142HB

Oakdale Meadow

LS149GR

Coal Road

LS158JJ

Sandbed Court

LS145PH

Stanks Approach

LS158ET

Crossgates Shopping Centre

LS158DL

Austhorpe Road

LS158FY

Manston Lane

LS145BU

Farndale Gardens

LS142FN

Beech Way

LS158LU

Austhorpe Lane

LS145DB

Sherburn Square

LS158QZ

Manston Crescent

LS142BS

Sherburn Road North

LS158TR

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158HP

Pendas Way

LS145QL

Ainsley Court

LS145JY

Mill Green Garth

LS158LB

Kelmscott Garth

LS145PY

Stanks Rise

LS158FL

Edith Sykes Drive

LS158HQ

Kelmscott Avenue

LS145EF

Langbar Green

LS145AP

Swarcliffe Drive

LS158RN

Kennerleigh Glen

LS158HH

Kelmscott Grove

LS149NR

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145AJ

Southwood Crescent

LS142BN

Baildon Walk

LS158SQ

Barwick Road

LS145JJ

Mill Green Gardens

LS145HQ

Eastwood Lane

LS158AP

St James Mews

LS142AR

Coal Road

LS145PZ

Stanks Drive

LS142FL

Bramble Approach

LS145ED

Stanks Drive

LS158FH

Maggie Barker Avenue

LS145HW

Swarcliffe Drive

LS142DX

White Laithe Road

LS145NF

Ash Tree Bank

LS158DA

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141AW

Ringwood Gardens

LS158EQ

Austhorpe Road

LS142EJ

White Laithe Garth

LS145LT

Ash Tree Grove

LS158HB

Manston Gardens

LS145QP

Ainsley Mews

LS142EB

Garth Willow Close

LS141AL

Ringwood Mount

LS158HL

Kelmscott Gardens

LS145NP

Whinmoor Way

LS178GD

Brandon Close

LS145LF

Swarcliffe Avenue

LS142XU

Coal Road

LS145QA

Stanks Green

LS145HG

Eastwood Nook

LS142FP

Hazel Road

LS145DJ

Sherburn Close

LS158BL

Manston Drive

LS158SG

Ash Villas

LS158SL

The Fold

LS91BU

Coal Road

LS158ES

Station Court

LS145HS

Eastwood Lane

LS145LA

Swarcliffe Drive

LS145PJ

Stanks Way

LS145EN

Langbar Place

LS142BQ

Hebden Walk

LS149NW

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS91BL

Coal Road

LS142EQ

White Laithe Road

LS158AR

Sandleas Way

Data Sources

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