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Gipton & Harehills

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About

Gipton & Harehills is a residential ward located in east Leeds, covering neighborhoods like Gipton, Harehills, and parts of Oakwood. The area is known for its dense housing, with a mix of Victorian terraces, postwar council estates, and modern developments. Harehills Lane serves as a main commercial strip, lined with independent shops, supermarkets, and takeaways catering to the local community.

The ward has strong transport links, with several bus routes connecting it to Leeds city centre and surrounding areas. Schools, community centres, and parks like Roundhay Park on its northern edge provide local amenities. The population is one of the youngest in Leeds, with a high proportion of families and a culturally diverse community. Housing remains relatively affordable compared to other parts of the city.

Area overview

On average Gipton & Harehills has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gipton & Harehills is £29,873 per year. There are 10 schools in Gipton & Harehills: 9 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
194
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gipton & Harehills Population
30,879
Population density
7,731 per km²

Demographics

British
7,315
23.69%
Pakistani
6,998
22.66%
African
3,902
12.64%
Other White
2,456
7.95%
Bangladeshi
2,074
6.72%
Total population: 30,880

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
3,139
29.33%
Social rents from council
2,580
24.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,847
17.26%
Owns outright
1,568
14.65%
Other social rented
1,125
10.51%
Total households: 10,703

Property prices in Gipton & Harehills

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Gipton & Harehills area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £330,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£306,000
Flats2£134,000
Semi-Detached52£190,000
Terraced92£125,000

10 years price trend in Gipton & Harehills

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.