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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.

Data Sources

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