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Meanwood South & Sugarwell

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About

Meanwood South & Sugarwell is a residential area in north Leeds, bordered by Meanwood to the north and Harehills to the south. The area features a mix of Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and post-war housing, offering varied living options. Local amenities include small independent shops, cafes, and takeaways along Meanwood Road, catering to daily needs. The area is well-connected by bus routes to Leeds city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Green spaces like Sugarwell Hill provide pockets of nature, while Meanwood Park is within walking distance for larger outdoor recreation. The area has several primary schools, making it suitable for families. Sugarwell Rise and the surrounding streets form a quieter, more suburban part of the neighbourhood. Its location between more bustling areas like Chapel Allerton and Harehills gives it a balanced atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Meanwood South & Sugarwell has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125 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 of residents in Meanwood South & Sugarwell is £31,300 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £280,500 in Meanwood South & Sugarwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,200 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
Detached6£355,000
Flats1£180,000
Semi-Detached36£320,898
Terraced23£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: 01/12/2025.