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About

Horsforth ward sits in the northwestern part of Leeds, bordered by the River Aire to the south and open countryside to the north. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its centre functions as a local hub with independent shops, supermarkets, and a range of eateries along Town Street and New Road Side. Transport links are a key feature, with a railway station providing direct services into Leeds city centre.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Horsforth Hall Park and the grounds of the former Horsforth Grammar School. A notable local institution is the Horsforth Museum, housed in the old schoolmaster's house, which details the area's history from a village to a substantial Leeds suburb. The community is served by multiple schools and sports clubs, contributing to its self-contained character. The Leeds Country Way footpath traverses its northern edges, connecting to wider rural walks.

Area overview

On average Horsforth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horsforth is £63,335 per year. There are 12 schools in Horsforth: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Horsforth is home to around 24,310 people, with a population density of about 2,067.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horsforth Population
24,310
Population density
2,067.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.17(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.56(-40%)
Public order
7.61(-14%)
Vehicle crime
7.08(+26%)
Burglary
7.03(+38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
21,030
86.51%
Other White
677
2.79%
Indian
402
1.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
291
1.2%
Chinese
289
1.19%
Total population: 24,308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
9,393
48.4%
Level 3 (A level)
3,030
15.61%
No qualifications
2,234
11.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,063
10.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,365
7.03%
Total 16+ residents: 19,407

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,867
38.3%
Owns outright
3,581
35.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,319
13.06%
Social rents from council
866
8.58%
Other social rented
254
2.52%
Total households: 10,097

Property prices in Horsforth

Based on 372 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Horsforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horsforth 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 Horsforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached140£359,405
Detached64£536,375
Flats47£168,500
Terraced121£270,000

10 years median price trend in Horsforth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsforth.

All postcodes in Horsforth

LS196JZ

Woodlands Drive

LS184QP

Featherbank Avenue

LS184HG

Broadgate Crescent

LS184LX

Cragg Avenue

LS184DJ

Parkside

LS185SG

Scotland Close

LS184DA

Melrose Walk

LS184AU

Brodwell Grange

LS185DF

Horsforth

LS184FJ

Brodrick Gardens

LS184JD

Manor Gate

LS185PH

Wood Street

LS196GZ

Orchid Way

LS196LN

Apperley Lane

LS196LA

Underwood Drive

LS185QH

Breary Avenue

LS184JL

Merriville

LS196PT

Wentworth Terrace

LS184PW

Victoria Drive

LS185NG

Cornmill View

LS184RL

Cragg Wood Close

LS184DD

Low Lane

LS196PG

Emmott Drive

LS184HX

Outwood Lane

LS196DS

Henley Villas

LS184GQ

Spinners Fold

LS185QZ

St James Drive

LS184LY

Newlay Wood Rise

LS184DN

Parkside

LS184AS

Quarry Cottages

LS185RL

Lee Lane West

LS185WN

St Gabriels Court

LS185GU

The Square

LS184JW

Woodvale Terrace

LS184DY

Broadway

LS185JE

Hall Lane

LS196QT

Layton Road

LS185DE

Low Lane

LS196DH

Low Green

LS184PR

Victoria Crescent

LS185QP

Salisbury View

LS184HJ

Newlay Wood Fold

LS185LR

Hall Park Avenue

LS185EH

Grange Close

LS185SP

Argyll Close

LS196PD

Carr Lane

LS185TZ

Mayfield Court

LS184TQ

Kerry Court

LS196AY

Micklefield Road

LS184GG

Water View

LS185LZ

Hall Lane

LS185SB

Brownberrie Lane

LS196BD

Buckstone Drive

LS184DL

Broadgate Rise

LS185BE

St Margarets Close

LS185JL

West End Rise

LS184BH

New Street

LS196PR

Billing View

LS185BQ

St Margarets Drive

LS196PF

Carr Lane

LS184JZ

Back Clarence Road

LS184PZ

Victoria Mount

LS184NG

New Road Side

LS185JH

West End Rise

LS184DE

Paradise Place

LS184JX

Glenwood Villas

LS184HZ

Woodway Drive

LS185NN

Sussex Avenue

LS184PQ

Green Lane

LS184HS

Jackman Drive

LS184QB

New Road Side

LS185RT

Lee Lane West

LS185BD

St Margarets Road

LS185AQ

Chaddlewood Close

LS196LJ

Cragg Wood Drive

LS185AP

Long Row

LS196NX

Henley Drive

LS196PW

Emmott View

LS185US

Holly Park

LS185AD

Fairfield

LS184LL

Newlay Wood Drive

LS196DU

Well Lane

LS185RY

St Margarets Avenue

BD100PJ

Acacia Park Crescent

LS196RQ

Layton Lane

LS184DS

Low Fold

BD100NX

Woodlands Drive

LS185GT

Low Lane

LS185BA

Troy Road

LS184DG

Manor Fold

LS184AJ

Walker Road

LS185AZ

Lister Hill

LS185NH

Troy Hill

LS185LS

Hall Park Close

LS184RA

Stoney Lane

LS185QL

Low Lane

LS185QX

St James Drive

LS185AU

Rockery Croft

LS184BB

The Grove

LS184TU

Wood Bottom Walk

Data Sources

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