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About

Moortown is a residential suburb located in north Leeds, bordered by Roundhay to the east and Alwoodley to the north. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from larger detached homes to more modest semi-detached properties, set along tree-lined streets. It functions as a local hub with its own shopping parade on Harrogate Road, providing essential retail and services for the community. The ward includes significant green spaces like Potternewton Park, offering recreational facilities.

The area is home to the Moor Allerton Centre, a large retail and leisure complex that serves a wide catchment. Moortown also contains several schools and community institutions, contributing to its self-contained feel. A notable local landmark is the Moor Allerton Golf Club, with its extensive course. Transport links are provided by the Harrogate Road corridor, connecting the suburb to Leeds city centre and wider North Yorkshire.

Area overview

On average Moortown has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 12% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moortown is £59,402 per year. There are 8 schools in Moortown: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Moortown is home to around 23,797 people, with a population density of about 4,265 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moortown Population
23,797
Population density
4,265 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.28(-25%)
Shoplifting
8.53(-3%)
Public order
7.52(-15%)
Other theft
6.43(-3%)
Burglary
6.39(+25%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,844
62.37%
Indian
1,901
7.99%
Pakistani
1,864
7.83%
Other White
1,144
4.81%
Other
585
2.46%
Total population: 23,798

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
9,563
49.93%
No qualifications
2,600
13.57%
Level 3 (A level)
2,454
12.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,014
10.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,412
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 19,153

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,514
35.35%
Owns outright
3,268
32.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,627
16.37%
Other social rented
809
8.14%
Social rents from council
472
4.75%
Total households: 9,940

Property prices in Moortown

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£358
Sales (last 12 months)252
Typical range (middle 50%)£287K – £415K

Based on 252 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Moortown area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moortown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£425,000£392
Semi-Detached160£369,000£362
Terraced16£302,751£365
Flats40£180,000£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moortown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moortown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£410,000£134,250£242,750£201,000
2017£325,000£141,375£249,995£205,000
2018£384,950£154,000£265,000£207,500
2019£320,000£150,000£272,000£217,000
2020£390,000£152,500£282,500£245,000
2021£385,000£166,000£310,000£248,000
2022£480,000£175,250£342,000£245,000
2023£480,440£180,000£330,140£258,000
2024£475,250£181,250£350,000£284,200
2025£446,875£176,500£370,000£312,500
2026£393,750£187,500£370,000£296,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moortown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moortown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266£196£244£237
2017£278£201£251£242
2018£291£199£262£265
2019£289£203£276£274
2020£318£222£293£255
2021£331£222£304£287
2022£363£251£348£311
2023£366£243£351£304
2024£390£239£341£352
2025£400£240£365£352
2026£371£259£358£326
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moortown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moortown in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Moortown ward.

Local councillors

Laura Jane Fisher

Moortown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Moortown

Is Moortown safe?

Moortown records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Moortown?

The median sale price in Moortown is £355,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 252 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Moortown?

Moortown has 6 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Moortown?

Moortown scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Moortown sits around rank 24,754 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 Moortown?

The average household income in Moortown is around £59,402 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Moortown?

Moortown is represented by 1 elected councillor: Laura Jane Fisher (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Moortown

LS176SL

Windsor Court

LS72LT

Wensley Drive

LS176RU

Street Lane

LS175AD

Carr Manor Parade

LS176QQ

Bentcliffe Grove

LS176EH

King Lane

LS175AY

Carr Manor Road

LS64PU

Stonegate Road

LS64PR

Parkland Crescent

LS64LS

Sunset Road

LS72NP

Stainbeck Road

LS176PN

Nunroyd Avenue

LS176BW

Queenshill Garth

LS176QU

Moor Allerton Gardens

LS64HZ

Stonegate Road

LS64NF

Holmwood Drive

LS176AB

King Lane

LS175BR

Leafield Drive

LS176NR

Stainburn Road

LS175DW

Carr Manor Road

LS175PH

Princes Court

LS176HP

Field House Lawn

LS72LY

Wensley Gardens

LS175BJ

Carr Manor Avenue

LS176NA

Stainburn Parade

LS64SR

Woodlea Gate

LS176SR

High Moor Close

LS175AN

Carr Manor Road

LS64LJ

Sunset Drive

LS72TT

Stainbeck Avenue

LS176RD

Allerton Grove

LS176PJ

Nunroyd Lawn

LS176LG

Allerton Grange Rise

LS176NP

Stainburn Road

LS176LB

The Willows

LS176FB

Willow Park

LS72PS

Stainbeck Lane

LS64PX

King Alfreds Way

LS176BQ

Queenshill Gardens

LS176NZ

Stainburn Drive

LS175AF

Carr Manor Parade

LS175AA

Carr Manor Parade

LS72PW

Stainbeck Road

LS72NJ

Carrholm Drive

LS176TU

Falkland Mount

LS176RQ

Allerton Grove

LS176LZ

Stainburn Drive

LS64SF

Woodlea Croft

LS176DW

Harrogate Road

LS64JG

Stonegate Road

LS64NJ

Holmwood Avenue

LS176HB

Wyncliffe Gardens

LS175DE

Carr Manor Crescent

LS176SS

Kingsway Court

LS176NJ

Stainburn Terrace

LS176JA

Street Lane

LS72TB

Stonegate Approach

LS176EA

High Moor Crescent

LS176HY

Moorland Crescent

LS176NQ

Stainburn Crescent

LS64FG

Chancel Square

LS64JP

Green Road

LS176HH

Scott Hall Road

LS176DX

High Moor Crescent

LS175PN

Whinbrook Crescent

LS176LD

Corner House Shops

LS64RT

Sandlewood Crescent

LS64JQ

Alder Hill Avenue

LS72NB

Wensley Grove

LS176HT

Scott Hall Road

LS176BB

Queenshill Approach

LS176RB

Street Lane

LS176BH

Queenshill Gardens

LS176HG

Broomhill Crescent

LS64PF

Greenwood Mount

LS72TJ

Stonegate Lane

LS176QS

Bentcliffe Gardens

LS64NE

Parkside Road

LS72TD

Stonegate Crescent

LS72TE

Stonegate Drive

LS176NG

Stainburn Crescent

LS176QD

Harrogate Road

LS176AP

Shadwell Lane

LS175NS

Kings Mount

LS175DP

Carr Manor Croft

LS72HE

Stainbeck Lane

LS73PR

Stainbeck Road

LS64PG

Parkland Gardens

LS72PX

Bowood Grove

LS175DH

Carr Manor Crescent

LS176EW

Highwood Avenue

LS72TQ

Stonegate Green

LS175BU

Stonegate Road

LS176HZ

Moorland Rise

LS176EE

High Moor Crescent

LS64SQ

Woodlea Drive

LS64LT

Green Road

LS64RF

Stone Mill Approach

LS64NZ

Pennyfield Close

LS64PD

Green Close