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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

LS142LB

The Courtyards

LS158SN

The Fold

LS145DQ

Sherburn Approach

LS145AZ

Brayton Approach

LS158UL

Rockingham Road

LS158BJ

Manston Drive

LS145ER

Langbar Road

LS158XE

Chelsfield Way

LS158EL

Back Poplar Avenue

LS145PW

Stanks Gardens

LS142DB

Naburn Place

LS158AX

Arundel Terrace

LS145DA

Farndale Garth

LS141ED

Red Hall Way

LS141FS

Woodland Chase

LS158HJ

Kelmscott Avenue

LS145FA

Red Kite Row

LS158TH

Lulworth Garth

LS141EG

Whinmoor Crescent

LS149HS

Coal Road

LS141DY

Red Hall Way

LS158UU

Ravensworth Close

LS158RW

Kennerleigh Rise

LS142HT

Birchfields Avenue

LS158BX

Station View

LS158YF

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145NQ

Stanks Gardens

LS158NX

Austhorpe Lane

LS149NU

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145DU

Sledmere Garth

LS145PE

Stonehurst

LS142EH

White Laithe Approach

LS145FQ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158FZ

Fleet Street

LS158SE

Barwick Road

LS142DF

Naburn Approach

LS158EP

The Drive

LS141PQ

Hawthorn Park

LS158JN

The Avenue

LS145PX

Stanks Gardens

LS145PL

Stanks Parade

LS142BX

Sherburn Road North

LS142HE

Cherrywood Gardens

LS158JR

Kelmscott Lane

LS145AE

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158HU

Pendas Way

LS158NB

Kingswear View

LS142AA

York Road

LS142ET

Hawthorn Mews

LS158DG

Kathleen Eastment Drive

LS158XA

Aylesford Mount

LS145AF

Southwood Close

LS145JG

Eastwood Gardens

LS145BP

Whinmoor Way

LS145LB

Swarcliffe Drive

LS158BW

Manston Grove

LS142DY

Willow Garth Avenue

LS149NT

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142HW

Hazel Avenue

LS158UN

Rockingham Way

LS141EA

Red Hall Green

LS145PU

Stanks Close

LS145PS

Stanks Cross

LS141GR

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158JZ

Pendas Way

LS142EP

White Laithe Green

LS149LF

Coal Road

LS142BG

Hebden Walk

LS145LZ

Brayton Green

LS145AS

Stanks Lane North

LS158LF

Pendas Way

LS142EX

Sycamore Avenue

LS158PG

Lulworth View

LS158UG

Mail Close

LS158UY

Barnard Close

LS158JF

The Bungalows

LS142DA

Naburn Walk

LS142JB

Birchfields Rise

LS158NG

Kennerleigh Avenue

LS141NJ

Whinmoor Crescent

LS158JH

Sandbed Lane

LS145QN

Ainsley View

LS158PQ

Kingswear Crescent

LS142AQ

Seacroft Industrial Estate

LS145BT

Stanks Drive

LS141NW

Coal Road

LS145DY

Sledmere Square

LS158EH

Austhorpe Road

LS145DF

Sherburn Row

LS145HA

Brayton Green

LS145JQ

York Road

LS141PS

Coal Road

LS158JT

Kelmscott Lane

LS178NH

Wetherby Road

LS158LE

Penda's Way

LS158UT

Ravensworth Way

LS158LQ

Sandbed Lawns

LS158QU

Tranquility

LS158NA

Lulworth Crescent

LS142HQ

Elm Croft

Data Sources

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