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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 141 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
141
Deprivation level
8/10
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
75.91(+75%)
Shoplifting
14.12(+64%)
Public order
13.96(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.76(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.48(-9%)
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 255 recent sales, the median property price is £189,950 in Farnley & Wortley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £580,000.

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
Detached41£350,000
Flats18£97,500
Semi-Detached112£205,500
Terraced84£170,000

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

LS126EJ

Pullman Crescent

LS123ST

Heights Close

LS124FF

Scott Chase

LS124HD

Greentop Gardens

LS124TD

Greenville Avenue

LS126GZ

Wood Lane Court

LS124PE

Fawcett Lane

LS124UQ

Green Top

LS125AR

Stonebridge Approach

LS125JE

Butterbowl Road

LS134JH

Henconner Lane

LS134JW

Henconner Lane

LS124PP

Lower Wortley Road

LS124SH

Henry Avenue

LS125HQ

Cobden Road

LS125LJ

Cobden Place

LS125NU

Cow Close Road

LS125QR

Ashdene

LS125XE

Whitehall Cross

LS126JS

Whitehall Road

LS126NA

Gelderd Road

LS123TW

Barden Green

LS124DQ

Tavistock Mews

LS124DU

Highfield Gardens

LS124HL

Leysholme Terrace

LS124LE

Silver Royd Way

LS125AG

Bawn Approach

LS125AL

Stonebridge Avenue

LS125BT

Butterbowl Lawn

LS125JR

Whincover Road

LS125LY

Tong Gate

LS125PN

Bangor Street

LS125RZ

Maple Drive

LS125SY

Freestone Mews

LS126AB

Ring Road

LS126LA

Ring Road

LS134TN

Gamble Hill Cross

LS124BH

Malmesbury Place

LS124HJ

Leysholme Crescent

LS124PH

Lower Wortley Road

LS125DZ

Newton Square

LS125EF

Castle Ings Gardens

LS125EG

Castle Ings Gardens

LS125EZ

Lawns Lane

LS125JS

Whincover View

LS125LQ

Pinder Grove

LS125RJ

Lawns Drive

LS125TN

Stephenson Drive

LS126AZ

Kirkdale Mount

LS126JB

Park Drive

LS126JN

Whitehall Road

LS124DF

Colmore Road

LS124JE

Wortley Moor Road

LS124LA

Benson Gardens

LS124PR

Fawcett Avenue

LS124SL

Lower Wortley Road

LS124SN

Lower Wortley Road

LS124ST

Western Grove

LS124TG

Whitehall Road

LS125BQ

Stonecliffe Place

LS125DF

Ashdene

LS125LD

Cobden Street

LS125RA

Bawn Avenue

LS134JB

Pudsey Road

LS125HY

Low Moor Side Lane

LS125LF

Pinder View

LS125QZ

Bawn Vale

LS126LH

Iron Stone Gardens

LS134LH

Henconner Lane

LS125QW

Wolley Court

LS123TX

Farrow Bank

LS124AB

Lynwood View

LS124HZ

Wortley Moor Lane

LS125DY

Playground

LS125EX

Chapel Lane

LS125HP

Whitehall Road

LS125NP

Whitehall Road

LS125TW

Lodge Hill Close

LS124JD

Wortley Moor Lane

LS123SR

Heights Green

LS124AG

Lynwood Avenue

LS124JW

Barras Garth Road

LS125DQ

Gainsborough Fields

LS125QB

Hare Farm Avenue

LS125RD

Low Moorside Court

LS125RG

Lawns Mount

LS129EQ

Upper Wortley Road

LS277NG

Cottingley Springs

LS124UE

Highfield View

LS125FB

Edward Way

LS125TY

Barkers Well Garth

LS126LP

Poplar View

LS129EG

Upper Wortley Road

LS123SN

Heights Way

LS124BE

Lynwood Garth

LS124BP

Lansdowne Street

LS125NZ

Cow Close Grove

LS126AJ

Pavilion Business Park

LS134LR

Greenthorpe Road

LS124AJ

Kellett Mount

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.