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Far Headingley & Weetwood

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About

Far Headingley & Weetwood is a residential area in northwest Leeds, primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian housing. The streets are lined with mature trees and many properties feature traditional architectural details. The area has a mix of family homes and student accommodation due to its proximity to university facilities.

The grounds of Weetwood Hall, a historic manor house now part of the university, provide a large expanse of green space. The area is also known for the Otley Run, a popular pub crawl route that begins at The Three Horseshoes on Otley Road, passing several traditional pubs with distinct identities.

Area overview

On average Far Headingley & Weetwood has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Far Headingley & Weetwood is £65,938 per year. There are 6 schools in Far Headingley & Weetwood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Far Headingley & Weetwood is home to around 11,848 people, with a population density of about 2,669.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Far Headingley & Weetwood Population
11,848
Population density
2,669.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.43(-54%)
Vehicle crime
8.69(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.15(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.98(-65%)
Burglary
4.81(-6%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,731
73.69%
Other White
662
5.59%
Pakistani
514
4.34%
Indian
451
3.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
181
1.53%
Total population: 11,848

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
6,130
60.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,910
18.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
703
6.93%
No qualifications
696
6.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
369
3.64%
Total 16+ residents: 10,141

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,570
31.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,524
30.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,497
30.36%
Other social rented
140
2.84%
Other forms of private rent
95
1.93%
Total households: 4,931

Property prices in Far Headingley & Weetwood

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Far Headingley & Weetwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Far Headingley & Weetwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Far Headingley & Weetwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached17£652,250£3,969
Flats58£174,750£2,753
Semi-Detached45£374,000£3,722
Terraced35£330,000£3,085

10 years median price trend in Far Headingley & Weetwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Far Headingley & Weetwood.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.