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Guiseley & Rawdon

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About

Guiseley & Rawdon ward lies in the northwest of Leeds, bordering the Aireborough and Wharfedale areas. It encompasses the distinct settlements of Guiseley, Rawdon, and Yeadon, merging suburban residential streets with pockets of older industrial heritage. The topography includes urban sections and open green spaces that lead towards the rural fringes of the city. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes through the ward, providing a linear route for recreation and connecting to the local history of textile manufacturing.

The area is served by Guiseley railway station on the Wharfedale Line, offering direct links to Bradford, Leeds, and Ilkley. Local commerce is focused along several main roads, including Otley Road and Town Street, with a mix of independent shops and services. A notable landmark is the Guiseley Theatre, originally a Victorian cinema, which continues to operate as a community venue. The ward also contains parts of Leeds Bradford Airport, situated on high ground near Yeadon.

Area overview

On average Guiseley & Rawdon has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Guiseley & Rawdon is £59,226 per year. There are 11 schools in Guiseley & Rawdon: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Guiseley & Rawdon is home to around 24,628 people, with a population density of about 1,203.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Guiseley & Rawdon Population
24,628
Population density
1,203.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.82(-12%)
Shoplifting
19.73(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.65(-18%)
Other theft
7.63(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.23(-16%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
22,729
92.29%
Other White
464
1.88%
Indian
197
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
185
0.75%
Irish
161
0.65%
Total population: 24,628

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,243
41.45%
Level 3 (A level)
3,423
17.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,583
12.99%
No qualifications
2,406
12.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,691
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 19,885

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
4,113
39.12%
Owns outright
4,047
38.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,187
11.29%
Social rents from council
646
6.14%
Other social rented
259
2.46%
Total households: 10,515

Property prices in Guiseley & Rawdon

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£320
Sales (last 12 months)364
Typical range (middle 50%)£222K – £376K

Based on 364 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £320 per square foot) in Guiseley & Rawdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£575,000£355
Semi-Detached128£295,000£331
Terraced134£260,500£302
Flats47£157,000£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Guiseley & Rawdon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369,000£161,000£215,000£179,975
2017£362,225£154,350£236,450£190,000
2018£405,000£150,000£235,000£200,000
2019£419,975£155,000£235,000£191,250
2020£430,500£159,500£260,000£215,500
2021£463,000£162,500£270,500£230,000
2022£475,000£165,000£290,000£239,950
2023£545,025£168,000£286,750£220,000
2024£487,250£170,000£296,000£235,500
2025£475,000£170,000£287,500£257,500
2026£587,500£157,500£308,125£252,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£231£237£203
2017£279£225£244£216
2018£297£211£255£226
2019£298£226£257£228
2020£295£228£279£230
2021£328£243£283£257
2022£377£260£332£266
2023£373£277£308£268
2024£360£255£323£274
2025£368£260£326£293
2026£367£258£353£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Guiseley & Rawdon in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Guiseley & Rawdon ward.

Local councillors

Eleanor Frances Thomson

Guiseley & Rawdon - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Guiseley & Rawdon

Is Guiseley & Rawdon safe?

Guiseley & Rawdon records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Guiseley & Rawdon?

The median sale price in Guiseley & Rawdon is £275,000 (about £320 per square foot) based on 364 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Guiseley & Rawdon?

Guiseley & Rawdon has 8 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 7 Good) and 3 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Guiseley & Rawdon?

Guiseley & Rawdon scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Guiseley & Rawdon sits around rank 26,710 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Guiseley & Rawdon?

The average household income in Guiseley & Rawdon is around £59,226 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Guiseley & Rawdon?

Guiseley & Rawdon is represented by 1 elected councillor: Eleanor Frances Thomson (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Guiseley & Rawdon

LS196RY

Micklefield Court

LS197EU

Park Grove

LS209NF

Carlton Mews

LS197LS

Woodlea View

LS208JT

Fairway

LS208EY

Station Court

LS296RU

Menston Drive

LS197WA

Fairfax Grove

LS197NB

St Johns Drive

LS208PQ

Moor Valley Park

LS197SQ

Back Lane

LS197FG

Naylor Avenue

LS196NF

Markham Avenue

LS196JA

Crow Trees Court

LS196HH

Crow Trees Park

LS197FJ

Plowmans Walk

LS209JB

Cambridge Street

LS296FZ

Clifford Drive

LS197SF

Gill Lane

LS209DN

Netherfield Road

LS208QB

Bransdale Garth

LS296AJ

Jackson Walk

LS208BL

Otley Road

LS208JY

The Crescent

LS208AF

Otley Road

LS209DB

Ashtofts Mount

LS208NP

Hawksworth Lane

LS208ES

Hawkstone Avenue

LS199NB

Kirk Lane

LS196AF

Cherry Lea Court

LS196EY

Highfield Drive

LS197DW

Greenside

LS197NQ

Westfield Grove

LS209BT

The Green

LS196EW

Stoneycroft

LS208DS

Back Lane

LS209EH

The Birches

LS208DL

Park Road

LS196ES

Park View Terrace

LS209HR

Ings Lane

LS197JG

Henry Terrace

LS196AX

Leeds Road

LS197NG

Westfield Avenue

LS209LP

Nunroyd Avenue

LS196EQ

Larkfield Road

LS199LT

Kirk Lane

LS208NF

Tranfield Court

LS197EF

West Lea Grove

LS209DL

Chevin End Road

LS209EZ

Kelcliffe Grove

LS208PD

Old Lane

LS197SE

New Road

LS208LW

Renton Drive

LS197RH

Greenlea Road

LS197NR

Westfield Oval

LS196GA

Park Place

LS296FX

Clifford Drive

LS197NP

Westfield Drive

LS209DX

Moor Lane

LS197LP

Woodlea Close

LS209EJ

The Beeches

LS296QL

Kingsdale Avenue

LS209DU

Carlton Lane

LS208EL

Park Crescent

LS197JW

Redwood Grove

LS208AL

Springfield Road

LS197LR

Woodlea Drive

LS209LQ

Shaw Close

LS209ET

Kelcliffe Lane

LS213DQ

Yorkgate

LS208LA

Bradford Road

LS196LY

Benton Park Road

LS209JP

Coppice Wood Avenue

LS209AS

Oxford Road

LS209EE

Motley Row

LS209PQ

Town Gate Close

LS209HS

Willow Gardens

LS209NY

Ripley Lane

LS196JB

Derby Road

LS208NH

Bradford Road

LS208DY

Fieldhead Grove

LS209FD

Branwell Avenue

LS209AB

Oxford Road

LS209JU

Coppice Wood Grove

LS296FE

Clifford Drive

LS197HH

Redwood Close

LS208FB

Nethermoor View

LS197HD

Swaine Hill Terrace

LS209BE

Church Street

LS296BW

Chevin End

LS196BR

London Lane

LS197HB

Queensway

LS208DQ

Victoria Road

LS296FR

Burnstall Close

LS196EH

Larkfield Crescent

LS197DP

Sizers Court

LS208AY

Coach Road

LS197NF

New Road

LS209PR

Ghyll Royd

LS208EP

Park Lane