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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horsforth is £63,347 per year. There are 9 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
8.9%
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

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£343
Sales (last 12 months)387
Typical range (middle 50%)£247K – £440K

Based on 387 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Horsforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £2,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horsforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached67£550,000£422
Semi-Detached139£370,000£373
Terraced133£270,000£313
Flats48£169,500£265

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horsforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£151,500£253,950£182,000
2017£420,000£150,500£262,000£210,000
2018£418,950£154,950£268,750£205,000
2019£425,000£159,950£286,000£219,950
2020£435,500£155,000£322,475£233,070
2021£457,500£157,500£315,000£240,000
2022£491,000£167,000£339,500£280,000
2023£534,500£178,500£320,000£258,250
2024£487,000£171,000£360,000£262,000
2025£528,750£162,950£354,000£270,000
2026£541,250£167,475£337,750£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310£204£269£233
2017£309£214£276£253
2018£331£230£286£253
2019£332£238£294£258
2020£341£239£295£268
2021£368£245£321£279
2022£396£241£339£320
2023£409£270£351£313
2024£416£248£352£306
2025£398£265£358£312
2026£431£248£383£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horsforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horsforth 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 Horsforth ward.

Local councillors

Emmie Bromley

Horsforth - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

All postcodesin Horsforth

LS184TU

Wood Bottom Walk

LS185PS

Brownberrie Gardens

LS185DZ

Rawdon Road

LS196QQ

Layton Avenue

LS184FD

Bletchley Close

LS185BY

Woodville Avenue

LS185BP

Town Street

LS184GF

Miller Walk

LS184NW

Featherbank Lane

LS185LL

Town Street Court

LS196QG

Far Well Fold

LS185JN

West End Close

LS196PP

Town Street

LS185AX

Far Reef Close

BD100PT

Woodlands Drive

LS185EU

Layton Road

BD100PQ

Apperley Lane

LS184QR

Featherbank Lane

LS185JJ

West End Grove

LS196QD

Far Well Road

LS184BX

Broadgate Lane

LS185NE

Woodland Croft

LS184FY

Bletchley Fold

LS184FU

Mackintosh Road

LS184TJ

Feast Field

LS196LD

Woodlands Drive

LS185JX

West End Drive

LS184JG

Outwood Walk

LS196HA

Leeds Road

LS185RX

Greenbanks Avenue

LS185EX

Layton Rise

LS185BS

Broadgate Lane

LS185DN

Low Lane

LS184AY

Kerry Hill

LS184RF

Back Lane

LS184ES

Stanhope Drive

LS184TY

Horsforth

LS185BX

Woodville Grove

LS184GS

Low Lane

LS184FL

Brodrick Mews

LS185BJ

Horsforth

LS185NU

Low Lane

LS184PS

Victoria Close

LS185JT

Hunger Hills Avenue

LS185EA

Fraser Avenue

LS184AH

Town Street

LS196QR

Billing Drive

LS184TE

Castle Wood Close

LS196JH

New York Cottages

LS185RB

St James Walk

LS184EH

Horsforth

LS185DG

Springfield Close

LS196DX

Highfield Terrace

LS185PX

Low Lane

LS185NW

Brownberrie Drive

LS185FA

Ling Bob Lane

LS184SW

Woodside Court

LS184RW

Craggwood Road

LS184AF

Sylvan View

LS185EQ

Grange Drive

LS196RH

Layton Close

LS185AL

Hopwood Close

LS184RS

Broadway

LS184NZ

Wood Lane

LS185DB

Woodville Street

LS196NY

Leeds Road

BD100NS

Apperley Lane

LS185BT

Mount Pleasant

LS185DY

Fink Hill

LS184QE

Rose Avenue

LS184GJ

Mill Square

LS185AT

Long Row

LS184FQ

Low Hall Road

LS184AB

North Broadgate Lane

LS185HJ

Westbrook Lane

LS184BR

Drury Avenue

LS184NR

Burley Lane

LS184GA

Horsforth

LS185RQ

Westbrook Close

LS196RA

Layton Lane

LS184QS

Broadway

LS196SB

Chevington Court

LS184LG

Newlaithes Road

LS185ND

King George Avenue

LS184BS

Broadgate Lane

LS184FG

Bletchley Road

LS196JW

Knott Lane

LS185PN

Brownberrie Avenue

LS184RU

Cross Road

LS184ED

Calverley Lane

LS196RJ

Layton Crescent

LS185PG

Brownberrie Walk

LS185QT

St James Terrace

LS185HH

Scotland Lane

LS185GY

The Square

BD100PA

Woodlands Drive

LS184NP

Regent Road

LS185NT

Station Road

LS185RR

Beechwood Close

LS196QE

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