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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

LS124EF

Oldfield Street

LS124PF

Fawcett Lane

LS125AQ

Stonebridge Lane

LS125DP

Wolley Drive

LS125QL

Bawn Gardens

LS125QT

Bawn Avenue

LS129FB

Upper Wortley Road

LS134JS

Queensthorpe Avenue

LS124BN

Lynwood Garth

LS124FH

Stonebridge Vale

LS124JZ

Benson Gardens

LS124LL

Thornhill Road

LS124QN

Stonebridge Lane

LS124RJ

Whitehall Road

LS125FH

St James Fold

LS129EH

Upper Wortley Road

LS134HW

Corn Mill Court

LS124QQ

Silver Royd Hill

LS124SR

Kellett Place

LS124XA

Cliffe Park Crescent

LS125DJ

Croft Terrace

LS125JL

Whincover Drive

LS125JN

Whincover Grove

LS125LB

Cobden Road

LS125LP

Gamble Lane

LS125ND

Tong Drive

LS125SU

Sandstone Drive

LS129FS

Farnley & Wortley

LS134SZ

Gamble Hill View

LS124AH

Kellett Grove

LS124AR

Whitehall Road

LS124AX

Lynwood Mount

LS124EE

Kitson Gardens

LS124FD

Old School Lane

LS124LB

Upper Wortley Road

LS124LJ

Thornhill Road

LS124NU

Blue Hill Lane

LS124RY

Lower Wortley Road

LS124SQ

Kellett Road

LS125BA

Stonecliffe Gardens

LS125BZ

Bawn Approach

LS125HT

Whitehall Road

LS126LE

Dunlop Avenue

LS134LS

Pudsey Road

LS124EQ

Kitson Close

LS124UL

Fawcett Road

LS125AU

Tong Road

LS126HP

Dixon Court

LS126LB

Whitehall Road

LS134JN

Henconner Lane

LS134JR

Queensthorpe Rise

LS123SS

Heights Way

LS124AW

Kellett Avenue

LS124BG

Toft Street

LS124JF

Wortley Moor Road

LS124JH

Wortley Moor Road

LS124PT

Lower Wortley Road

LS124SJ

Kellett Lane

LS124UX

Manor Road

LS124WD

Blue Hill Lane

LS125BH

Stonecliffe Lawn

LS125EE

Ennerdale Way

LS126JL

Whitehall Road

LS124EH

Upper Wortley Road

LS125JB

Whitehall Industrial Estate

LS125QQ

Bawn Chase

LS125RP

Lawns Dene

LS126AW

Kirkdale Drive

LS126JZ

Wood Lane

LS125SN

Whitehall Park

LS123TN

Tong Road

LS124BX

Hardrow Road

LS124FG

Fawcett Lane

LS124HA

Green Hill Lane

LS124LT

Portland Road

LS124NA

Tong Road

LS124PQ

Lower Wortley Road

LS124PU

Lower Wortley Road

LS125EN

Ennerdale Road

LS125HD

Green Lane

LS125QF

Whitehall Court

LS126FD

Uppingham Gardens

LS126HA

Whitehall Road

LS129FN

Farnley & Wortley

LS122HD

Upper Wortley Road

LS124BU

Highfield Avenue

LS124DN

Elmfield Place

LS124ET

Kellett Drive

LS124NZ

Blue Hill Lane

LS124RX

Greenside Road

LS124RZ

Hales Road

LS125AH

Stonebridge Lane

LS125EP

Tong Road

LS125JH

Whincover Hill

LS125NE

Tong Drive

LS125RR

Lawns Green

LS126AE

Honeybourne Road

LS134LW

Greenthorpe Walk

LS134TF

Gamble Hill Drive

LS123XH

Whingate

Data Sources

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