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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

LS145FZ

Pendas Avenue

LS142AB

York Road

LS145DP

Sledmere Croft

LS158EN

Park Avenue

LS158PN

Kingswear Rise

LS158SJ

Victoria Court

LS142BF

Oak Drive

LS141AD

Ring Road

LS145JW

Swarcliffe Drive

LS158WQ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142BD

Hebden Close

LS158JX

Kelmscott Green

LS141AN

Ringwood Crescent

LS158RQ

Barwick Road

LS142HR

Farnham Croft

LS145NT

Pennwell Dean

LS158DZ

Austhorpe Road

LS158HA

Manston Gardens

LS142DL

Litton Way

LS145AU

Brayton Close

LS141AP

Ringwood Drive

LS158SH

Grafton Villas

LS158ST

Manston Lane

LS145NZ

Pennwell Garth

LS158AW

Sandleas Way

LS145BX

Farndale Approach

LS178NE

Wetherby Road

LS145DW

Sherburn Road

LS158AH

Biddenden Road

LS158BY

Station View

LS142JE

Birchfields Close

LS142FJ

Alder Road

LS158EB

Poplar Avenue

LS142ER

White Laithe Walk

LS141GW

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158BD

Church Lane

LS149GS

Coal Road

LS178NA

Red Hall Lane

LS142BW

Baildon Walk

LS158AJ

Manston Lane

LS158EG

Croftdale Grove

LS158RP

Kennerleigh Avenue

LS158UW

Dovedale Garth

LS158UA

Mercia Way

LS158LD

Pendas Way

LS91AS

Coal Road

LS142ED

Garth Willow Close

LS158JS

Kelmscott Lane

LS158UE

Shield Close

LS145LJ

Eastwood Gardens

LS158RE

Ring Road

LS141NT

Red Hall Lane

LS145JP

Mill Green Close

LS158EE

Marshall Avenue

LS145PN

Stanks Road

LS142BR

Naburn Fold

LS158LS

Kingswear Garth

LS145JU

Mill Green Road

LS141EF

Red Hall Way

LS158BT

Manston Avenue

LS158SY

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS158QS

Austhorpe Road

LS142LA

Victoria Industrial Park

LS158FN

Elsie Bruce Grove

LS141NR

Red Hall Chase

LS142FQ

Woodville Close

LS142FE

Aspen Way

Data Sources

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