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Meanwood South & Sugarwell

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About

Meanwood South & Sugarwell sits on the northern fringe of central Leeds, characterised by residential streets of Victorian terraces and later suburban housing. The area is anchored by the Meanwood Road thoroughfare, which provides essential local shops and services. The topography slopes noticeably towards the city centre, offering some properties elevated views across the urban landscape.

A defining natural feature is the steep, wooded Sugarwell Hill, which gives the area its name and creates a distinct green corridor. This slope is integrated by paths and steps, forming a practical pedestrian route into Meanwood Valley. The local community is served by several primary schools and the presence of St. Oswald's Church, establishing a long-standing neighbourhood focus amidst the city's spread.

Area overview

On average Meanwood South & Sugarwell has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 47.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Meanwood South & Sugarwell is £40,099 per year. There are 1 schools in Meanwood South & Sugarwell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Meanwood South & Sugarwell is home to around 6,423 people, with a population density of about 3,588.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
47.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Meanwood South & Sugarwell Population
6,423
Population density
3,588.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.85(+35%)
Public order
10.43(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.19(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(-3%)
Other theft
6.54(-2%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,087
48.08%
African
533
8.3%
Caribbean
392
6.1%
Other White
392
6.1%
Pakistani
339
5.28%
Total population: 6,421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,627
32.82%
No qualifications
1,144
23.07%
Level 3 (A level)
693
13.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
12.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
559
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 4,958

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
949
35.24%
Owns with a mortgage
612
22.73%
Owns outright
368
13.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
366
13.59%
Other social rented
338
12.55%
Total households: 2,693

Property prices in Meanwood South & Sugarwell

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £286,495 in Meanwood South & Sugarwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Meanwood South & Sugarwell 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 Meanwood South & Sugarwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£355,000
Semi-Detached35£327,750
Terraced21£250,000

10 years median price trend in Meanwood South & Sugarwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Meanwood South & Sugarwell.

All postcodes in Meanwood South & Sugarwell

LS72FF

Buckthorn Avenue

LS73JF

Mexborough Street

LS72QG

Sugar Well Road

LS73HN

Reginald Mount

LS72HP

Scott Hall Drive

LS73HS

Back Sholebroke Avenue

LS72QB

Farm Hill South

LS72QD

Potternewton Lane

LS72QE

Farm Hill North

LS62SL

Boothroyd Drive

LS72FH

Hornbeam Close

LS62WA

Cherry Grove

LS72ED

Stainbeck Walk

LS72FB

Aspen Gardens

LS62FJ

Walkers Yard

LS72DN

Potternewton Lane

LS73AQ

Raby Street

LS73JE

Scott Hall Road

LS72HF

Woodland Terrace

LS72RG

Beckhill Avenue

LS62SD

Walkers Mount

LS72DS

Potternewton Grove

LS72HT

Buslingthorpe Lane

LS72RQ

Beckhill Chase

LS73EJ

Savile Drive

LS72FQ

Lime Place

LS73EY

Reginald Terrace

LS72BN

Beckhill Avenue

LS72DX

Potternewton Crescent

LS72EU

Miles Hill Crescent

LS72HD

Miles Hill Mount

LS72DY

Potternewton Crescent

LS72EE

Scott Hall Road

LS72EJ

Miles Hill View

LS72EL

Miles Hill Avenue

LS72BY

Sheepscar Street North

LS72DR

Potternewton Mount

LS72BR

Beckhill Grove

LS72DU

Potternewton Lane

LS73AF

Buslingthorpe Lane

LS62BL

Claremont Crescent

LS72JT

Meanwood Valley Close

LS72RU

Beckhill Green

LS72QA

Farm Hill Crescent

LS72RZ

Beckhill Gate

LS73HA

Chapeltown Road

LS72FA

Alder Fold

LS72FS

Willow Chase

LS73DS

Sholebroke Avenue

LS62BH

Meanwood Road

LS73AG

Raby Terrace

LS72FL

Potternewton Mount

LS62WB

Cherry Court

LS72RL

Beckhill Row

LS73RJ

St Mary's Close

LS62SJ

Pickard Bank

LS72EF

Scott Hall Road

LS72HN

Scott Hall Drive

LS72RW

Beckhill Walk

LS73DA

Button Hill

LS72EN

Miles Hill Square

LS72RN

Beckhill Vale

LS62SB

Rawling Way

LS72DP

Scott Wood Lane

LS72SG

Sugar Well Approach

LS72EB

Stainbeck Lane

LS73HJ

Sholebroke Place

LS73JQ

Scott Hall Walk

LS62SA

Boothroyd Drive

LS72EZ

Miles Hill Terrace

LS73HR

Reginald View

LS73SB

Back Chapeltown Road

LS72BH

Sackville Approach

LS72DF

Buslingthorpe Lane

LS72FJ

Potternewton Mount

LS72HJ

Scott Hall Avenue

LS72DW

Potternewton View

LS72HB

Miles Hill Road

LS72FD

Buckthorn Avenue

LS72SH

Farm Hill Rise

LS73HG

Sholebroke Mount

LS72HA

Miles Hill Place

LS73HW

Reginald Place

LS62SQ

Naylor Garth

LS72HL

Scott Hall Avenue

LS72RY

Beckhill Avenue

LS72EY

Stainbeck Gardens

LS72FU

Lime Row

LS72QY

Stainbeck Road

LS73HT

Sholebroke Street

LS72EQ

Miles Hill Street

LS73HP

Reginald Row

LS73HB

Sholebroke Avenue

LS72EW

Miles Hill Grove

LS72SA

Beckhill Approach

LS73AE

Back Sholebroke Avenue

LS72ET

Miles Hill Crescent

LS72EP

Miles Hill Road

LS72FP

Lime Avenue

LS62SE

Sharp Mews

Data Sources

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