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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

LS185QS

Salisbury Court

LS185RL

Lee Lane West

LS196DX

Highfield Terrace

LS196JW

Knott Lane

LS196QG

Far Well Fold

LS196RB

Ghyll Beck Drive

LS196LD

Woodlands Drive

LS185RH

Brownberrie Lane

LS184GJ

Mill Square

LS184HQ

Broadway

LS184JX

Glenwood Villas

LS184LA

Clarence Grove

LS184NP

Regent Road

LS184QL

Featherbank Mount

LS184WE

Kirk Drive

LS185AY

Cripple Syke

LS185EZ

Bayton Lane

LS185GW

The Square

LS185HA

Brownberrie Lane

LS185LQ

Church Road

LS185LT

Hall Park Garth

LS185QD

Springfield Mount

LS185QL

Low Lane

LS185SD

Brownberrie Lane

LS185SE

Scotland Lane

LS185SJ

Stirling Crescent

LS185TL

Church Gate

LS185UN

Park Copse

LS185WN

St Gabriels Court

LS196BF

Micklefield Lane

LS196NX

Henley Drive

LS196QR

Billing Drive

LS184BB

The Grove

LS184FS

Mackintosh Close

LS184LS

New Road Side

LS184TG

Woodside Park Drive

LS185AJ

Poets Place

LS185EB

Park Drive

LS185NA

Bachelor Lane

LS185QE

Springfield Mount

LS185QH

Breary Avenue

LS185RQ

Westbrook Close

LS185SQ

Scotland Way

LS185EX

Layton Rise

LS196QX

Knott Lane

LS184AZ

Mount Royal

LS184BG

King Edward Avenue

LS184BN

Stoneythorpe

LS184DF

Low Lane

LS184HA

Broadgate Crescent

LS184TL

Kerry Garth

LS185EL

Poplar Drive

LS185EU

Layton Road

LS185HJ

Westbrook Lane

LS185RG

Westbrook Lane

LS185TZ

Mayfield Court

LS196JJ

New York Lane

LS196LJ

Cragg Wood Drive

LS196PY

Intake Lane

LS196SE

Snaith Wood Mews

LS184TJ

Feast Field

LS184LR

Throstle Nest View

LS184TA

Rein Road

LS184UR

Outwood Chase

LS196NN

Leeds Road

LS196DR

Henley View

LS185PR

Brownberrie Drive

LS185SA

Greenbanks Close

LS185AH

Westbrook Lane

LS184JY

New Road Side

LS184UB

Trinity Hill

LS184BW

Prospect Place

BD100PQ

Apperley Lane

LS184GA

Horsforth

LS184BU

Melrose Villas

LS184FP

Low Hall Gate

LS184FY

Bletchley Fold

LS184HR

Outwood Lane

LS184JL

Merriville

LS184JW

Woodvale Terrace

LS184RB

Stoney Croft

LS184SS

Victoria Mews

LS184SX

Newlaithes Road

LS184TD

New Croft

LS184TP

Wood Bottom View

LS185BW

Lea View

LS185JL

West End Rise

LS185ND

King George Avenue

LS185NN

Sussex Avenue

LS196HG

Rawdon Drive

LS196JS

Wood Bottom

LS196PJ

Layton Park Close

LS196QE

Summerseat

LS196NY

Leeds Road

BD100PT

Woodlands Drive

LS184FB

Clarence Drive

LS184FH

Brodrick Drive

LS184FR

Mackintosh Avenue

LS184FW

Morris Close

LS184GU

Manor Mews

Data Sources

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