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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.2% 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 £59,163 per year. There are 12 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
81
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.2%
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
41.29(-5%)
Shoplifting
18.19(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.15(-26%)
Public order
8.08(-10%)
Other theft
7.8(+17%)
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

Based on 322 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Guiseley & Rawdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Guiseley & Rawdon 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 Guiseley & Rawdon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£444,950
Flats41£170,000
Semi-Detached115£300,000
Terraced119£252,500

10 years median price trend in Guiseley & Rawdon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Guiseley & Rawdon.

Data Sources

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