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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

LS184GE

Turing Gardens

LS184HS

Jackman Drive

LS184HX

Outwood Lane

LS184LE

Newlay Lane

LS184RU

Cross Road

LS185BH

Greenbanks Drive

LS185HF

Brownberrie Lane

LS185JQ

Hall Lane

LS185NE

Woodland Croft

LS185RP

Southway

LS185RS

Southway

LS185TA

Woodview Close

LS185TD

Stanhope Close

LS196JG

Leeds Road

LS196JZ

Woodlands Drive

LS196PA

Henley Crescent

LS185FD

Lister Hill

BD100PL

Acacia Park Drive

LS184AT

Quarry Terrace

LS184DN

Parkside

LS184FX

Morris Fold

LS184GF

Miller Walk

LS184JF

Oliver Hill

LS184JS

Clarence Drive

LS184SY

Newlaithes Road

LS184TF

Woodside Park Avenue

LS185BB

Ash Grove

LS185BS

Broadgate Lane

LS185BU

Albert Mount

LS185BY

Woodville Avenue

LS185DA

Woodville Place

LS185EP

West End Lane

LS185HG

North Road

LS185NR

Station Road

LS185PQ

Brownberrie Walk

LS185SH

Perth Mount

LS196PU

Town Street

LS196PZ

Billingwood Drive

LS196RF

Emmott Drive

LS184PF

Wood Lane

LS184BJ

Horsforth

LS185PU

Low Lane

LS184HJ

Newlay Wood Fold

LS184JD

Manor Gate

LS184LT

Broadway

LS184LU

Stanhope Drive

LS184PZ

Victoria Mount

LS184SL

Newlay Wood Close

LS184UY

Stone Chase

LS185AA

Long Row

LS185AT

Long Row

LS185AU

Rockery Croft

LS185DR

Springfield Walk

LS185LB

Church Lane

LS185LN

Hall Park Avenue

LS185PS

Brownberrie Gardens

LS185PZ

King George Road

LS185RR

Beechwood Close

LS185SB

Brownberrie Lane

LS185SZ

Fairfax View

LS196BB

Buckstone Drive

LS196HE

Rawdon Drive

LS185JB

The Green

LS184EH

Horsforth

LS185NH

Troy Hill

BD100PF

Woodlands Close

LS184DY

Broadway

LS184EA

Rawdon Road

LS184EE

Calverley Lane

LS184FN

Low Hall Fold

LS184FU

Mackintosh Road

LS184LD

Beech Drive

LS184LN

Newlay Wood Avenue

LS184QS

Broadway

LS184TQ

Kerry Court

LS184UW

Thorntons Dale

LS185ED

Airedale Drive

LS185EE

Park Grove

LS185JG

Hall Lane

LS185JU

Hunger Hills Drive

LS185PJ

The Gables

LS185RY

St Margarets Avenue

LS196DN

Over Lane

LS196DS

Henley Villas

LS196HB

Low Green

LS196RJ

Layton Crescent

LS184EN

Burley Lane

LS184AJ

Walker Road

LS184BZ

Newlay Mount

LS184FE

Bletchley Court

LS184FZ

Bletchley Way

LS184GP

Riverside View

LS184HH

Wood Lane

LS184NH

Regent Close

LS184NS

Cragg Terrace

LS184PW

Victoria Drive

LS185AP

Long Row

LS185AS

Rockery Road

LS185DE

Low Lane

LS185DX

Fink Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.