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Farnley & Wortley

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About

Farnley & Wortley is a residential ward located in southwest Leeds, encompassing the distinct communities of Farnley and Wortley. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced homes, with several local parks and green spaces like Farnley Hall Park providing recreational areas. It is served by primary schools and local shopping parades along Tong Road and Wortley Road, which form central hubs for everyday needs.

The ward includes the grounds of the historic Farnley Hall, a 17th-century manor house set within its own parkland. A notable local feature is the Wortley Beck, a watercourse that runs through parts of the area. Transport links are provided mainly by bus routes connecting to Leeds city centre, with the outer ring road offering access to other parts of West Yorkshire.

Area overview

On average Farnley & Wortley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Farnley & Wortley is £43,483 per year. There are 8 schools in Farnley & Wortley: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Farnley & Wortley is home to around 25,002 people, with a population density of about 2,018.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Farnley & Wortley Population
25,002
Population density
2,018.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.19(+75%)
Shoplifting
13.92(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
12(+40%)
Public order
11.88(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.84(-17%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
20,743
82.97%
Other White
1,111
4.44%
African
660
2.64%
Indian
423
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
286
1.14%
Total population: 25,001

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,886
24.35%
No qualifications
4,568
22.76%
Level 3 (A level)
3,392
16.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,940
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,324
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 20,066

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,537
31.95%
Owns outright
3,121
28.19%
Social rents from council
2,281
20.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,531
13.83%
Other social rented
319
2.88%
Total households: 11,072

Property prices in Farnley & Wortley

Based on 269 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 in Farnley & Wortley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,447 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Farnley & Wortley 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 Farnley & Wortley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£317,500
Flats18£117,000
Semi-Detached113£210,000
Terraced94£175,000

10 years median price trend in Farnley & Wortley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnley & Wortley.

All postcodes in Farnley & Wortley

LS126AB

Ring Road

LS125JL

Whincover Drive

LS126HA

Whitehall Road

LS125NS

Post Hill Court

LS125BJ

Stonecliffe Close

LS125PU

Farnley & Wortley

LS125RR

Lawns Green

LS124PG

Fawcett Lane

LS126LB

Whitehall Road

LS125LF

Pinder View

LS125DA

Whincover Gardens

LS129EL

Upper Wortley Road

LS125PR

Bangor Grove

LS134SZ

Gamble Hill View

LS125AN

Farnley Crescent

LS125LB

Cobden Road

LS126JX

Ashfield

LS125EN

Ennerdale Road

LS125LN

Gamble Lane

LS122HD

Upper Wortley Road

LS125FD

Armitage Place

LS124AP

Walkers Lane

LS125XE

Whitehall Cross

LS126JB

Park Drive

LS125TN

Stephenson Drive

LS125DD

Lawns Lane

LS125TR

Barkers Well Fold

LS125NU

Cow Close Road

LS129EH

Upper Wortley Road

LS124AX

Lynwood Mount

LS129EQ

Upper Wortley Road

LS125HX

Burnt Side Road

LS123TY

The Heights West

LS124QZ

Silver Royd Close

LS126JU

Whitehall Road

LS125EX

Chapel Lane

LS123SS

Heights Way

LS125BX

Butterbowl Drive

LS124UQ

Green Top

LS124EH

Upper Wortley Road

LS125NL

Whitehall Road

LS124QB

Lower Wortley Road

LS126AA

Whitehall Road

LS125LU

Ring Road

LS125EJ

Walsh Lane

LS123BX

Whingate Road

LS125HQ

Cobden Road

LS125PW

Branch Street

LS126JZ

Wood Lane

LS125NT

Gainsborough Place

LS129FP

Upper Wortley Road

LS125BE

Stonecliffe View

LS124WA

Windmill Rise

LS124AY

Lynwood Rise

LS129ER

Upper Wortley Road

LS125RA

Bawn Avenue

LS124XY

Upper Wortley Road

LS124EL

Forster Mews

LS124JA

Farnley & Wortley

LS129FS

Farnley & Wortley

LS124SL

Lower Wortley Road

LS125JA

Coach Road

LS125HJ

Back Lane

LS124HD

Greentop Gardens

LS134LW

Greenthorpe Walk

LS124NX

Blue Hill Lane

LS123TB

Farrow Road

LS125HR

Whitehall Road

LS124TB

Greenville Gardens

LS124FD

Old School Lane

LS124NY

Blue Hill Lane

LS125EF

Castle Ings Gardens

LS123SZ

Farrow Vale

LS124NW

Wortley Moor Road

LS124HG

Green Hill Lane

LS125JR

Whincover Road

LS125LG

Pinder Avenue

LS125NG

Tong Walk

LS125EU

Chapel Lane

LS125TP

Lodge Hill Walk

LS124DP

Elmfield Road

LS124RX

Greenside Road

LS125AT

Tong Road

LS124PR

Fawcett Avenue

LS125FE

Edward Drive

LS125RW

Lawns Crescent

LS125LR

Hare Park Mount

LS124UL

Fawcett Road

LS124LS

Hawkhurst Road

LS134TS

Gamble Hill Drive

LS125AF

Billey Lane

LS125HN

Back Lane

LS125TY

Barkers Well Garth

LS124XB

Cliffe Park Crescent

LS126BX

Whitstable Mews

LS124TG

Whitehall Road

LS134HW

Corn Mill Court

LS124NB

Stradbroke Way

LS125AU

Tong Road

LS124AN

Kellett Walk

Data Sources

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