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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

LS126EP

Whitehall Road

LS125FA

Farnley Park View

LS124JE

Wortley Moor Road

LS125BP

Butterbowl Drive

LS125JE

Butterbowl Road

LS126DJ

Gelderd Road

LS124UP

Wheelwright Close

LS134SY

Gamble Hill Chase

LS125QG

Stonebridge Lane

LS125BL

Stonecliffe Bank

LS134JA

Pudsey Road

LS123ST

Heights Close

LS124TE

Lower Wortley Road

LS125QR

Ashdene

LS124EN

Oldfield Avenue

LS126AE

Honeybourne Road

LS125SY

Freestone Mews

LS277BQ

Moorhead Villas

LS125HG

Tong Road

LS125RP

Lawns Dene

LS124SN

Lower Wortley Road

LS124EP

Forster Mews

LS123SL

Heights Walk

LS277BH

Farnley & Wortley

LS124QQ

Silver Royd Hill

LS125PB

Cobden Avenue

LS134TJ

Gamble Hill Walk

LS125ED

Castle Ings Close

LS125QJ

Bawn Lane

LS124EU

Oldfield Lane

LS125RX

Maple Fold

LS124AR

Whitehall Road

LS124DW

Elmfield Grove

LS126ES

Piebridge Way

LS125NB

Tong Way

LS124EG

Highfield Close

LS125RZ

Maple Drive

LS124WB

Windmill Court

LS125LJ

Cobden Place

LS123TJ

Addingham Gardens

LS125NR

Branch Road

LS129FN

Farnley & Wortley

LS126JN

Whitehall Road

LS125BZ

Bawn Approach

LS125DU

Whitehall Road

LS124RN

Branch Road

LS124EQ

Kitson Close

LS125QX

Bawn Path

LS126JL

Whitehall Road

LS124JW

Barras Garth Road

LS134JG

Pudsey Road

LS124UJ

Fawcett Close

LS125BA

Stonecliffe Gardens

LS125NY

Blackpool Terrace

LS125DY

Playground

LS124RZ

Hales Road

LS123SW

Heights Bank

LS125FB

Edward Way

LS124TR

Fawcett Place

LS124QG

Tong Road

LS134LJ

Greenthorpe Road

LS124XD

Cliffe Park Close

LS123TS

Tong Road

LS124LF

Ashley Road

LS124DR

Tavistock Way

LS125BS

Butterbowl Drive

LS126LE

Dunlop Avenue

LS125EA

Low Moor Side

LS123TT

Farrow Hill

LS125HP

Whitehall Road

LS125SR

Farnley & Wortley

LS125DZ

Newton Square

LS134HZ

Gamble Hill

LS124FB

Upper Wortley Road

LS124DS

Oldfield Lane

LS125LZ

Tong Way

LS124JR

Barras Place

LS125HT

Whitehall Road

LS125EL

Whitehall Road

LS125HA

Hall Lane

LS125QU

Bawn Avenue

LS125QT

Bawn Avenue

LS124RJ

Whitehall Road

LS125RB

Nutting Grove Terrace

LS124DN

Elmfield Place

LS126JY

Wood Lane

LS125EG

Castle Ings Gardens

LS124SD

Greenside Road

LS125AZ

Butt Lane

LS124EA

Roseneath Place

LS126GY

Wood Lane Mews

LS124FG

Fawcett Lane

LS124PY

Forster Place

LS124AQ

Kellett Crescent

LS126HP

Dixon Court

LS125BY

Butterbowl Mount

LS277BN

Farnley & Wortley

LS123TD

Farrow Green

LS125PT

Branch Place

LS134JL

Gamble Hill Drive

Data Sources

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