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About

Moortown is a residential suburb situated in the north of Leeds. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from inter-war semis to larger detached properties, with several local shopping parades serving the community. It contains significant green spaces, including Potternewton Park and parts of the Meanwood Valley Trail.

The area is home to the Moor Allerton Golf Centre, one of the largest public golf facilities in the region. Moortown also hosts the historic parish church of St. Mary, which stands at a prominent crossroads, anchoring the older part of the suburb.

Area overview

On average Moortown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moortown is £63,135 per year. There are 4 schools in Moortown: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Moortown is home to around 7,811 people, with a population density of about 4,832.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moortown Population
7,811
Population density
4,832.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.43(-46%)
Shoplifting
7.81(-10%)
Vehicle crime
7.17(+28%)
Public order
4.35(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.97(-71%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,900
62.74%
Indian
684
8.76%
Pakistani
625
8%
Other White
403
5.16%
Other
218
2.79%
Total population: 7,810

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,329
52.63%
Level 3 (A level)
790
12.49%
No qualifications
783
12.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
618
9.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
440
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 6,325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,231
38.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,109
34.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
660
20.53%
Other social rented
94
2.92%
Other forms of private rent
83
2.58%
Total households: 3,215

Property prices in Moortown

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Moortown area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moortown 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 Moortown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£605,000
Flats21£176,000
Semi-Detached48£426,250
Terraced2£366,250

10 years median price trend in Moortown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moortown.

All postcodes in Moortown

LS176QN

Bentcliffe Avenue

LS176DL

Harrogate Road

LS176JE

Falkland Court

LS176LL

Allerton Grange Gardens

LS176AP

Shadwell Lane

LS176SN

Shadwell Lane

LS176SQ

Moor Allerton Avenue

LS176ST

Arncliffe Grange

LS82BB

Chelwood Place

LS176AE

Whinbrook Gardens

LS176EF

Bracken Court

LS176LF

Allerton Grange Close

LS176LP

Allerton Grange Way

LS176TT

Sandhill Lawns

LS175PJ

Kings Court

LS176EQ

Shadwell Walk

LS176RL

Street Lane

LS176NQ

Stainburn Crescent

LS176RR

High Moor Avenue

LS176EA

High Moor Crescent

LS176FB

Willow Park

LS176JD

Southlands Close

LS176JQ

Falkland Rise

LS176LE

Harrogate Road

LS176NJ

Stainburn Terrace

LS176RS

High Moor Avenue

LS176RY

Moor Allerton Drive

LS176SR

High Moor Close

LS176AB

King Lane

LS176LT

Allerton Grange Vale

LS176RW

Street Lane

LS176DH

Church Gardens

LS176DU

High Moor Crescent

LS176JY

Falkland Road

LS176QS

Bentcliffe Gardens

LS176EG

Shadwell Walk

LS176LJ

Allerton Grange Rise

LS176LN

Allerton Grange Crescent

LS176PW

Nunroyd Grove

LS176RT

High Moor Court

LS176LS

Allerton Grange Vale

LS176RB

Street Lane

LS175PB

Scott Hall Road

LS176LZ

Stainburn Drive

LS176PQ

Stainburn Avenue

LS176NU

Stainburn Crescent

LS176SS

Kingsway Court

LS175NU

Southlands Avenue

LS176AH

Sandhill Court

LS176LG

Allerton Grange Rise

LS176ND

Stainburn Crescent

LS176PF

Nunroyd Road

LS176QF

Bentcliffe Lane

LS176SX

Moortown

LS176SE

Street Lane

LS175NZ

Southlands Drive

LS176BR

Queenshill Avenue

LS176EE

High Moor Crescent

LS176LY

Harrogate Road

LS176QR

Lidgett Lane

LS176RD

Allerton Grove

LS176RU

Street Lane

LS82AU

Kedleston Road

LS176NS

Stainburn Crescent

LS176RF

Allerton Avenue

LS81SG

Lidgett Lane

LS176DP

Shadwell Lane

LS176DX

High Moor Crescent

LS176HJ

Scott Hall Road

LS176JB

Harrogate Road

LS176JH

Falkland Gardens

LS176PH

Nunroyd Road

LS176PN

Nunroyd Avenue

LS176PX

Harrogate Parade

LS176DR

Oakdene Vale

LS176PE

Harrogate Road

LS176RE

Allerton Avenue

LS176JR

Moorland Close

LS176NF

Stainburn Crescent

LS176NN

Stainburn Road

LS176SP

The Spinney

LS176TA

Parklands Close

LS176EH

King Lane

LS176FA

Sandhill Gardens

LS176PB

Kings Croft Gardens

LS73PR

Stainbeck Road

LS176AQ

Sand Hill Lane

LS176EB

High Moor Drive

LS176QA

Harrogate Road

LS176LH

Allerton Grange Rise

LS176SZ

Green Park

LS82AZ

Chelwood Avenue

LS175NX

Southlands Crescent

LS176EN

Stonegate Close

LS176NH

Stainburn Terrace

LS176QE

Lidgett Lane

LS176LQ

Allerton Grange Walk

LS176DJ

Harrogate Road

LS176EJ

Stonegate Road

LS176JG

Falkland Mount

Data Sources

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