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Lawnswood & Ireland Wood

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About

Lawnswood & Ireland Wood sit on the northwestern fringe of Leeds, characterised by residential streets and significant green corridors. The area is anchored by the sprawling grounds of the Lawnswood School and is bordered by the dense woodland of Adel Beck to the east. Housing is primarily a mix of interwar semis-detached homes and later 20th-century developments, offering a settled, suburban atmosphere. The Leeds Outer Ring Road forms a clear southern boundary, separating it from more central districts.

A key feature is the presence of the historic Lawnswood Cemetery, a large Victorian garden cemetery with ornate memorials and mature trees that serves as both a local landmark and a quiet recreational space. The area is practical, with local shopping parades on Otley Road and Spen Lane catering to daily needs. Public transport links, primarily bus routes along the A660, provide direct connections to Headingley and the Leeds city centre, underpinning the area's role as a residential suburb.

Area overview

On average Lawnswood & Ireland Wood has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood is £55,437 per year. There are 4 schools in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lawnswood & Ireland Wood is home to around 6,519 people, with a population density of about 2,741.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lawnswood & Ireland Wood Population
6,519
Population density
2,741.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.02(+6%)
Public order
12.89(+44%)
Vehicle crime
11.35(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.05(-34%)
Burglary
8.9(+73%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,632
71.06%
Other Asian
285
4.37%
Arab
247
3.79%
Other
246
3.77%
Other White
232
3.56%
Total population: 6,518

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,128
40.46%
No qualifications
946
17.98%
Level 3 (A level)
755
14.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
596
11.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
447
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 5,260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
898
31.38%
Owns outright
882
30.82%
Social rents from council
584
20.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
318
11.11%
Other social rented
97
3.39%
Total households: 2,862

Property prices in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lawnswood & Ireland Wood 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 Lawnswood & Ireland Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£360,000
Flats8£142,250
Semi-Detached45£270,000
Terraced7£260,000

10 years median price trend in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood.

All postcodes in Lawnswood & Ireland Wood

LS166AE

Broomfield

LS166DJ

Bedford Drive

LS166NG

Iveson Drive

LS166NY

Iveson Drive

LS166QJ

Magdalene Close

LS166LG

Otley Old Road

LS166LJ

Iveson Approach

LS166NP

Iveson Green

LS166SF

Haven Croft

LS160GJ

Iveson Approach

LS166FR

Iveson Approach

LS166JN

Wynford Avenue

LS166LL

Iveson Garth

LS166JT

Raynel Approach

LS167QN

Holt Garth

LS166HL

Spen Lane

LS166JZ

Raynel Garth

LS166LU

Luttrell Crescent

LS166BQ

The Drive

LS166SH

Haven Court

LS166SP

Haven View

LS166NL

Iveson Drive

LS160ES

Iveson Approach

LS166BH

Farrar Lane

LS166LH

Laith Gardens

LS166QR

Otley Road

LS166NU

Iveson Crescent

LS166NJ

Iveson Drive

LS166NQ

Iveson Drive

LS166HT

Spennithorne Drive

LS166LF

Laith Road

LS185DJ

Woodside

LS166LZ

Iveson Rise

LS166QW

Clayton Wood Court

LS167QE

Holt Drive

LS166LN

Iveson Rise

LS166HA

The Grange Road

LS167QH

Kenworthy Gate

LS166FA

Redesdale Gardens

LS166FL

Oak Park Close

LS166LE

Laith Close

LS166SX

Iveson Court

LS166FH

Oak Park Terrace

LS166LB

Hospital Lane

LS166LR

Luttrell Close

LS166ND

Iveson Grove

LS167PL

Holt Vale

LS167QW

Kenworthy Rise

LS166BJ

Farrar Lane

LS166BA

New Adel Lane

LS166SZ

Ireland Crescent

LS166BD

New Adel Gardens

LS166LS

Spen Lane

LS166QB

Hospital Lane

LS166SQ

Haven Close

LS166LQ

Otley Old Road

LS166RU

Birchtree Way

LS166AS

Otterburn Gardens

LS166BP

Raynel Drive

LS166HR

Spennithorne Drive

LS166QG

Ring Road West Park

LS160HX

Weetwood

LS166HN

Otley Old Road

LS166JR

Otley Old Road

LS167YD

Iveson Approach

LS166BS

Raynel Drive

LS166DH

Bedford Gardens

LS166FN

Oak Park Green

LS166NZ

Iveson Gardens

LS166AW

Rothbury Gardens

LS166BB

New Adel Lane

LS166FE

Iveson Wood Rise

LS166LY

Luttrell Gardens

LS166QP

Ashley Court

LS166SL

Haven Rise

LS166AG

The Crescent

LS166AP

New Adel Lane

LS166LD

Laith Garth

LS166NF

Iveson Approach

LS166JS

Otley Old Road

LS166JY

Raynel Close

LS166SD

Edale Way

LS169WA

Iveson Approach

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.