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About

Horsforth is a suburban ward in northwest Leeds, covering an area of approximately 7 square kilometers. It lies along the A65 road, with the River Aire forming part of its southern boundary. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, local parks, and several schools, making it a family-oriented area. Public transport links include bus routes and Horsforth railway station, providing connections to Leeds city center.

The area features a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, alongside small retail centers and independent businesses. Woodside Quarry, a local nature reserve, offers green space and walking trails. Horsforth has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at the town hall and nearby St Margaret's Church. The ward's proximity to Leeds Bradford Airport adds to its accessibility.

Area overview

On average Horsforth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Horsforth is £56,574 per year. There are 12 schools in Horsforth: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 411 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Horsforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 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
Detached77£495,000
Flats40£149,250
Semi-Detached171£355,000
Terraced123£270,001

10 years median price trend in Horsforth

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

All postcodes in Horsforth

LS185DP

Back Low Lane

LS185DZ

Fraser Avenue

LS185LA

Church Avenue

LS185QG

Lickless Terrace

LS185SL

Argyll Close

LS185TN

Troy Road

LS196BD

Buckstone Drive

LS196JX

Snaith Wood Drive

LS196NN

Leeds Road

LS196QB

Henley Close

BD100PH

Acacia Park Crescent

LS185FB

Cornmill View

LS185LG

Church Road

LS185LU

Hall Park Avenue

LS185QP

Low Lane

LS185RN

Brownberrie Lane

LS185SW

Arran Drive

LS196RH

Layton Close

LS185QJ

Breary Terrace

LS185RX

Greenbanks Avenue

LS196PT

Billing View

LS196QA

Horsforth South & Rawdon

LS196QX

Knott Lane

LS185BQ

St Margaret's Drive

LS184AP

Feast Field

LS184BT

Wood Lane

LS184DD

Broadway

LS184NB

Back Sunnybank Road

LS184PH

Victoria Crescent

LS184PX

Victoria Mount

LS184RL

Craggwood Close

LS184TB

Burley Lane

BD100NS

Apperley Lane

LS184AQ

Croft Court

LS184LY

Newlay Wood Fold

LS184NQ

Regent Court

LS184NY

Wood Lane

LS184QE

Rose Avenue

LS185LH

Church Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.