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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

LS141EH

Red Hall Drive

LS142AS

Baildon Close

LS158UF

Bower Road

LS142DQ

Coal Road

LS158AB

Barnbow Lane

LS145EP

Langbar Square

LS149NG

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158DE

Elizabeth Mason Mount

LS158WS

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158HY

Manston Lane

LS145PA

Stanks Garth

LS145HL

Swardale Green

LS142EU

White Laithe Approach

LS149LP

Coal Road

LS141DZ

Red Hall Garth

LS158RX

Kingswear Close

LS158EA

Marshall Terrace

LS158JQ

Roseville Terrace

LS158HN

Pendas Way

LS158RR

Kennerleigh Avenue

LS142EZ

Willow Way

LS158BH

Manston Rise

LS149LX

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145LS

Stanks Gardens

LS158XQ

Kemsing Walk

LS158PB

Kingswear Crescent

LS158JE

Church Lane

LS149NL

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158RS

Kennerleigh Crescent

LS145QF

York Road

LS142DP

Sherburn Road North

LS141FQ

Juniper Court

LS145JN

Swarcliffe Drive

LS158TG

Mary Wortley End

LS158HG

Pendas Walk

LS158NH

Kennerleigh Avenue

LS145HR

Swarcliffe Drive

LS158FS

Amelia Stewart Lane

LS158ED

Chestnut Avenue

LS158HT

Pendas Drive

LS158XF

Cobham Walk

LS141GQ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142AG

Windmill Court

LS145JD

Eastwood Garth

LS145LN

Stanks Lane South

LS142HA

Ashwood

LS142EA

Garth Willow Avenue

LS141NN

Coal Road

LS158SA

Dennil Crescent

LS142JF

Birchfields Court

LS145AR

Southwood Road

LS142DZ

Garth Willow Avenue

LS142BL

Naburn Drive

LS149HN

Coal Road

LS158JW

Manston Terrace

LS145JB

Eastwood Crescent

LS158PH

Kingswear Crescent

LS141NU

Coal Road

LS142FH

Alder Road

LS158EU

Austhorpe Road

LS149LB

Coal Road

LS158FF

Ethel Jackson Road

LS158LN

Lulworth Avenue

LS141EE

Red Hall View

LS149HY

Coal Road

LS142JD

Birchfields Rise

LS158NE

Kingswear Crescent

LS145HZ

Stanks Lane South

LS142BT

Sherburn Road North

LS158RJ

Kennerleigh Walk

LS158AY

East View

LS142DW

Middle Moor

LS178NG

Red Hall Gardens

LS158NL

Whitkirk Lane

LS158TA

Smeaton Approach

LS145JR

Mill Green Close

LS158UH

Bamburgh Road

LS142EN

White Laithe Grove

LS158JG

Oak Terrace

LS142EF

Red Hall Lane

LS141HW

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145BZ

Farndale View

LS158BG

Church Lane

LS145PG

Swarcliffe Green

LS142DN

Marsett Way

LS178NJ

Ring Road

LS158XG

Hollingbourne Road

LS142BB

Hebden Approach

LS158XR

Manston Lane

LS145HB

Brayton Garth

LS142HN

Hawthorne Rise

LS158BB

Church Lane

LS142EY

Woodlands Way

LS141FN

Hawthorn Farm Road

LS158XD

Biddenden Road

LS145HH

Eastwood Lane

LS158RY

Kennerleigh Avenue

LS158JP

Kelmscott Lane

LS158HX

Pendas Way

LS158JA

Manston Lane

Data Sources

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