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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

LS124HL

Leysholme Terrace

LS124RG

Blue Hill Grange

LS124XF

Cliffe Park Rise

LS123TL

Barden Close

LS125JT

Whincover Drive

LS124NA

Tong Road

LS124HB

Green Hill Crescent

LS134LN

Greenthorpe Mount

LS125JN

Whincover Grove

LS125JF

Butterbowl Gardens

LS125HY

Low Moor Side Lane

LS125QS

Beechfield

LS126LL

Honeybourne Road

LS125ND

Tong Drive

LS124HF

Green Hill Chase

LS124UB

Hardrow Green

LS123SR

Heights Green

LS124ST

Western Grove

LS125AE

Whincover Drive

LS124LB

Upper Wortley Road

LS124FH

Stonebridge Vale

LS123DR

Albany Terrace

LS126AU

Kirkdale Grove

LS125JX

Whincover Mount

LS125DF

Ashdene

LS134TQ

Gamble Hill Croft

LS125LQ

Pinder Grove

LS125RD

Low Moorside Court

LS124NZ

Blue Hill Lane

LS125DP

Wolley Drive

LS125FL

St James Chase

LS123TW

Barden Green

LS125BQ

Stonecliffe Place

LS124LQ

Thornhill Place

LS125NQ

Tong Approach

LS134JN

Henconner Lane

LS134ET

Hough End Lane

LS124BL

Malmesbury Terrace

LS124AS

Dragon Drive

LS124DU

Highfield Gardens

LS125JG

Whincover Drive

LS125RE

Low Moorside Close

LS125BR

Bawn Approach

LS126BA

Kirkdale Terrace

LS125DX

Wolley Avenue

LS126AW

Kirkdale Drive

LS124DT

Evelyn Place

LS125HZ

Whitehall Road

LS126LH

Iron Stone Gardens

Data Sources

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