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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 106 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
106
Deprivation level
9/10
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
57.92(+31%)
Shoplifting
10.28(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.65(+12%)
Public order
8.56(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.41(-41%)
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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 in Meanwood South & Sugarwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £430,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Meanwood South & Sugarwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£362,500£3,912
Flats2£125,000£1,544
Semi-Detached27£280,000£3,412
Terraced19£255,000£2,750

10 years median price trend in Meanwood South & Sugarwell

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

Frequently asked questions about Meanwood South & Sugarwell

Is Meanwood South & Sugarwell safe?

Meanwood South & Sugarwell records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Meanwood South & Sugarwell?

The median sale price in Meanwood South & Sugarwell is £266,500 (about £3,265 per square metre) based on 52 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Meanwood South & Sugarwell?

Meanwood South & Sugarwell has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Meanwood South & Sugarwell?

Meanwood South & Sugarwell scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Meanwood South & Sugarwell sits around rank 2,468 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Meanwood South & Sugarwell?

The average household income in Meanwood South & Sugarwell is around £40,099 per year, and 47% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Meanwood South & Sugarwell

LS73HU

Scott Hall Row

LS72RU

Beckhill Green

LS72DX

Potternewton Crescent

LS72SF

Tynedale Court

LS62BH

Meanwood Road

LS62SJ

Pickard Bank

LS72RY

Beckhill Avenue

LS72RF

Beckhill Approach

LS62BL

Claremont Crescent

LS72RZ

Beckhill Gate

LS73DS

Sholebroke Avenue

LS72EU

Miles Hill Crescent

LS72RH

Beckhill Chase

LS62BG

Grove Lane

LS73HJ

Sholebroke Place

LS73EJ

Savile Drive

LS72ER

Miles Hill Road

LS72DF

Buslingthorpe Lane

LS72FF

Buckthorn Avenue

LS62WB

Cherry Court

LS62SE

Sharp Mews

LS72EB

Stainbeck Lane

LS72HH

Scott Hall Road

LS72EE

Scott Hall Road

LS72RN

Beckhill Vale

LS73EY

Reginald Terrace

LS72FH

Hornbeam Close

LS72EN

Miles Hill Square

LS72RG

Beckhill Avenue

LS62SB

Rawling Way

LS72QQ

Meanwood Road

LS72DT

Potternewton Avenue

LS62SA

Boothroyd Drive

LS72QE

Farm Hill North

LS72JT

Meanwood Valley Close

LS72FN

Potternewton Mount

LS72RL

Beckhill Row

LS72EG

Potternewton Lane

LS72SA

Beckhill Approach

LS72SE

Beckhill Gardens

LS62SQ

Naylor Garth

LS72QG

Sugar Well Road

LS72FT

Woodland Grange

LS73HT

Sholebroke Street

LS73HW

Reginald Place

LS73AG

Raby Terrace

LS72FD

Buckthorn Avenue

LS72RQ

Beckhill Chase

LS72SQ

Farm Hill Way

LS73HG

Sholebroke Mount

LS73HB

Sholebroke Avenue

LS72SG

Sugar Well Approach

LS72FU

Lime Row

LS72HP

Scott Hall Drive

LS72FP

Lime Avenue

LS73JF

Mexborough Street

LS72FS

Willow Chase

LS72DY

Potternewton Crescent

LS72SH

Farm Hill Rise

LS73HN

Reginald Mount

LS72EH

Miles Hill View

LS73JE

Scott Hall Road

LS72QY

Stainbeck Road

LS62SD

Walkers Mount

LS72EF

Scott Hall Road

LS72DP

Scott Wood Lane

LS62FJ

Walkers Yard

LS72ED

Stainbeck Walk

LS72FJ

Potternewton Mount

LS73AQ

Raby Street

LS72HR

Scott Hall Street

LS72EY

Stainbeck Gardens

LS72FL

Potternewton Mount

LS72FQ

Lime Place

LS72HB

Miles Hill Road

LS72DL

Potternewton Mount

LS62WA

Cherry Grove

LS72EP

Miles Hill Road

LS72RJ

Beckhill Fold

LS72EW

Miles Hill Grove

LS72BN

Beckhill Avenue

LS72DB

Buslingthorpe Lane

LS72DN

Potternewton Lane

LS72FE

Buckthorn Avenue

LS72HL

Scott Hall Avenue

LS73BA

Back Sholebroke Avenue

LS73HA

Chapeltown Road

LS72HD

Miles Hill Mount

LS73AE

Back Sholebroke Avenue

LS73HR

Reginald View

LS72BH

Sackville Approach

LS72QA

Farm Hill Crescent

LS72DU

Potternewton Lane

LS72FG

Elder Way

LS73HS

Back Sholebroke Avenue

LS72EL

Miles Hill Avenue

LS72ET

Miles Hill Crescent

LS72HF

Woodland Terrace

LS73HQ

Sholebroke View

LS73HD

Sholebroke Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.