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Farnley East

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About

Farnley East is a residential district situated in southwest Leeds, bordered by the Farnley Hall Park to the north and the Ring Road to the south. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes, alongside local shopping parades providing essential services. Its layout is functional, with several primary schools and community centres serving the neighbourhood's needs.

The landscape is defined by the steep, wooded slopes of the Farnley and Wortley Beck valleys, which carve through the area. These green corridors offer walking routes and a distinct sense of separation from adjacent suburbs. A local landmark is the historic stone bridge carrying Leeds Road over the beck, a remnant of the area's rural past before its 20th-century development.

Area overview

On average Farnley East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 43.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farnley East is £38,385 per year. There are 2 schools in Farnley East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farnley East is home to around 6,471 people, with a population density of about 4,942 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farnley East Population
6,471
Population density
4,942 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.08(+133%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.7(+117%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.74(-18%)
Public order
11.59(+31%)
Other theft
10.2(+53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,961
76.65%
Other White
439
6.78%
African
270
4.17%
Pakistani
141
2.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
114
1.76%
Total population: 6,472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,312
26.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,022
20.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
749
15.27%
Level 3 (A level)
728
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
640
13.05%
Total 16+ residents: 4,906

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,216
42.53%
Owns with a mortgage
562
19.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
495
17.31%
Owns outright
435
15.22%
Other social rented
61
2.13%
Total households: 2,859

Property prices in Farnley East

Median price£168,250
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £208K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £168,250 (about £217 per square foot) in Farnley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached22£188,250£230
Terraced29£165,000£192
Flats3£140,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnley East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnley East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£55,000£104,973£88,500
2017£71,500£115,000£100,000
2018£75,250£110,000£100,000
2019£56,750£119,000£109,950
2020£78,250£132,250£110,000
2021£48,500£191,750£122,500
2022£100,000£232,995£162,500
2023£82,500£169,000£265,000
2024£47,500£210,000£168,000
2025£132,500£168,250£149,250
2026£200,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnley East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnley East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119£118£107
2017£129£153£121
2018£137£140£123
2019£107£148£123
2020£141£166£143
2021£109£213£156
2022£157£242£185
2023£151£230£232
2024£92£213£187
2025£194£224£183
2026£227£206
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnley East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnley East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.