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Hawksworth & West Park

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About

Hawksworth and West Park sit to the north of Leeds city centre, primarily residential with a mix of housing from different eras. The area is bordered by the A660 Otley Road, a major route, and includes the grounds of Leeds Beckett University's Headingley Campus.

The district is characterised by its proximity to large green spaces, notably the expansive Beckett Park and the wooded grounds of West Park Centre. A distinctive local landmark is the Hawksworth Wood water tower, a visible structure that overlooks the surrounding streets.

Area overview

On average Hawksworth & West Park has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hawksworth & West Park is £40,124 per year. There are 2 schools in Hawksworth & West Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hawksworth & West Park is home to around 8,044 people, with a population density of about 3,160.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
49%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hawksworth & West Park Population
8,044
Population density
3,160.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.35(+66%)
Public order
12.56(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.19(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.57(-23%)
Shoplifting
10.32(+20%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,671
70.53%
Other White
374
4.65%
Pakistani
323
4.02%
African
259
3.22%
Other
256
3.18%
Total population: 8,041

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,056
32.03%
No qualifications
1,531
23.85%
Level 3 (A level)
883
13.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
759
11.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
682
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 6,419

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,353
37.59%
Owns with a mortgage
888
24.67%
Owns outright
739
20.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
11.17%
Other social rented
150
4.17%
Total households: 3,599

Property prices in Hawksworth & West Park

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Hawksworth & West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £499,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hawksworth & West Park 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 Hawksworth & West Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£413,248
Flats2£133,500
Semi-Detached33£269,000
Terraced23£233,000

10 years median price trend in Hawksworth & West Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hawksworth & West Park.

Data Sources

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