Cross Gates & Whinmoor is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Leeds, approximately 4 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties. Local amenities include Cross Gates Shopping Centre, which provides retail and dining options, as well as several parks and green spaces such as Temple Newsam Estate nearby.
The ward has good transport links, with Cross Gates railway station offering direct services to Leeds city center and beyond. Schools, healthcare facilities, and community centers serve the local population, making it a practical place for families. Whinmoor, the northern part of the ward, features quieter residential streets and open spaces, while Cross Gates acts as a hub for shopping and services. The area balances suburban living with accessibility to Leeds' wider amenities.
On average Cross Gates & Whinmoor has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cross Gates & Whinmoor is £39,805 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).
Based on 269 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 in Cross Gates & Whinmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 128 | £238,500 |
| Terraced | 71 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Cross Gates & Whinmoor
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Whinmoor
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Manston Crescent
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Austhorpe Road
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Penda's Way
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Church Lane
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Cross Gates East & Manston
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Dennil Crescent
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Barwick Road
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Brandon Close
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Pennwell Lawn
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Red Hall Drive
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Whinmoor Crescent
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Baildon Place
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Naburn Drive
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Naburn Gardens
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Baildon Place
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Birchfields Close
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Coal Road
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Swarcliffe
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Swarcliffe Avenue
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Eastwood Drive
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Ash Tree Close
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Pennwell Dean
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Coal Road
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Manston Avenue
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Manston Gardens
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Silkstone Court
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Dovedale Gardens
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Hollingbourne Road
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Whinmoor
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Whinmoor Crescent
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Whinmoor
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Whinmoor
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Brayton Close
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Langbar Gardens
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Swarcliffe Avenue
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Ash Tree Approach
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Barnbow Lane
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South View
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Back Marshall Avenue
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Leicester Square
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Bond Street
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Kelmscott Crescent
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Kelmscott Garth
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Cross Gates East & Manston
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Thane Way
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.