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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£340
Sales (last 12 months)380
Typical range (middle 50%)£247K – £440K

Based on 380 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £340 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
Detached66£553,750£425
Semi-Detached136£370,000£370
Terraced131£270,000£311
Flats47£170,500£264

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£428£259£365£302
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

LS196QN

The Mount

LS184TR

Kerry Garth

LS184DH

Fink Hill

LS184GH

Low Hall Road

LS185EZ

Bayton Lane

LS196HG

Rawdon Drive

LS185HL

Scotland Lane

LS184JQ

New Road Side

LS184EY

Drury Close

LS184EP

Clarence Mews

LS184PP

Victoria Walk

LS184EJ

Bedford Court

LS185NA

Bachelor Lane

LS184BJ

Horsforth

LS184LD

Beech Drive

LS185RE

Lee Lane East

LS185BH

Greenbanks Drive

LS184SN

Newlay Wood Gardens

LS184UY

Stone Chase

LS184LR

Throstle Nest View

LS185FB

Cornmill View

LS184PH

Victoria Gardens

LS196SE

Snaith Wood Mews

LS184JY

New Road Side

LS184RH

The Green

LS184SZ

Back Featherbank Terrace

LS185TL

Church Gate

LS184PJ

Victoria Gardens

LS185ED

Airedale Drive

LS184UW

Thorntons Dale

LS184HE

Alexandra Road

LS184JS

Clarence Drive

LS185EW

Rawdon Road

LS184TA

Rein Road

LS184EA

Rawdon Road

LS184HT

Autumn Crescent

LS185SX

Montfort Close

LS184GU

Manor Mews

LS185TE

Broadgate Mews

LS184AW

Kerry Street

LS185ET

Layton Road

LS184AE

Prospect Terrace

LS185ER

West End Lane

LS196LL

Cliffe Drive

LS185TQ

Broadgate Drive

LS185TD

Stanhope Close

LS184SH

Knollwood Park

LS185EF

Airedale Grove

LS185SH

Perth Mount

LS184NU

Cragg Hill

LS184TG

Woodside Park Drive

LS184EN

Burley Lane

LS184DP

New Road Side

LS185QF

Lickless Drive

LS184FX

Morris Fold

LS185SF

Scotland Lane

LS185JF

Hall Lane

LS184EE

Calverley Lane

LS184NA

Featherbank Lane

LS184HF

Broadgate Walk

LS184NQ

Regent Court

LS184GB

Turing Close

LS185EE

Park Grove

LS196JQ

New York Lane

LS184TD

New Croft

LS185QE

Springfield Mount

LS184AT

Quarry Terrace

LS185DH

Oakford Terrace

LS185GX

Trinity Close

BD100PR

Fairway

LS184BG

King Edward Avenue

LS184HR

Outwood Lane

LS184LW

Newlay Wood Crescent

LS185AA

Long Row

LS185NF

Bachelor Lane

LS185LD

Church Avenue

BD100PS

Acacia Park Terrace

LS185EB

Park Drive

LS185QD

Springfield Mount

LS185JG

Hall Lane

LS184QN

Featherbank Walk

LS167FG

Station Road

LS184BD

King Edward Avenue

LS185LT

Hall Park Garth

LS196NU

Leeds Road

LS185DR

Springfield Walk

LS184NX

Yeadon Row

LS185GW

The Square

LS196NL

Leeds Road

LS184BA

Croft Court

LS184HY

Woodway

LS185EL

Poplar Drive

LS184GZ

Horsforth

LS184RD

Featherbank Grove

LS185EN

Rawdon Road

LS185LP

Hall Park Mount

LS184EZ

Broadgate Walk

LS184SF

Stoney Rise

LS196DT

Well Close

LS196BF

Micklefield Lane