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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

LS134JP

Queensthorpe Avenue

LS123BX

Whingate Road

LS124AQ

Kellett Crescent

LS124LY

Penrith Grove

LS124TT

Ryedale Holt

LS125AZ

Butt Lane

LS125EL

Whitehall Road

LS125EQ

Tong Road

LS125ES

Lawns Lane

LS125PG

Woodside Lawn

LS125PH

Ring Road

LS124RP

Golden Terrace

LS124UY

Low Mills Road

LS125BB

Stonecliffe Green

LS125FJ

Castle Mount

LS125NX

Blackpool Grove

LS125QS

Beechfield

LS126AX

Prince Edward Grove

LS126BA

Kirkdale Terrace

LS123TS

Tong Road

LS124JG

Upper Wortley Road

LS124NT

Blue Hill Lane

LS124NX

Blue Hill Lane

LS125JU

Whincover Cross

LS125LZ

Tong Way

LS125PT

Branch Place

LS129ER

Upper Wortley Road

LS124AT

Lynwood Crescent

LS124LN

Privilege Street

LS124UZ

Silver Royd Garth

LS125BD

Butt Lane

LS125EB

Castle Ings Drive

LS125HE

Tong Road

LS125JQ

Butterbowl Drive

LS125PE

Blackpool View

LS125RY

Maple Grove

LS134JG

Pudsey Road

LS123TE

Farrow Hill

LS123TF

Heights Drive

LS124LF

Ashley Road

LS124SP

Western Road

LS124UB

Hardrow Green

LS124XE

Cliffe Park Mount

LS124XQ

Cliffe Park Chase

LS125HG

Tong Road

LS125LA

Cobden Road

LS125RW

Lawns Crescent

LS126BP

Honeybourne Road

LS126LL

Honeybourne Road

Data Sources

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