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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moortown is £59,392 per year. There are 9 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 4,265.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
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
35.21(-19%)
Vehicle crime
7.69(+38%)
Shoplifting
7.44(-14%)
Other theft
6.77(+2%)
Public order
6.77(-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

Based on 236 recent sales, the median property price is £361,200 in Moortown area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £800,000.

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
Detached38£462,750
Flats37£176,000
Semi-Detached148£375,875
Terraced13£350,000

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

LS176FG

Queenshill Avenue

LS176JE

Falkland Court

LS176LL

Allerton Grange Gardens

LS175AH

Carr Manor Grove

LS176AP

Shadwell Lane

LS176SN

Shadwell Lane

LS176SQ

Moor Allerton Avenue

LS176ST

Arncliffe Grange

LS64NQ

Holmwood Grove

LS64SU

Woodlea Avenue

LS72NQ

Carrholm Road

LS82BB

Chelwood Place

LS175AY

Carr Manor Road

LS176AE

Whinbrook Gardens

LS176EF

Bracken Court

LS176JA

Street Lane

LS176LF

Allerton Grange Close

LS176LP

Allerton Grange Way

LS176TT

Sandhill Lawns

LS64NW

Holmwood Close

LS72NW

Carrholm Mount

LS176AS

Stonegate Road

LS175DW

Carr Manor Road

LS175PJ

Kings Court

LS175PL

Queens Court

LS176EQ

Shadwell Walk

LS176NW

Stainburn Mount

LS176RL

Street Lane

LS64QU

Stretton Avenue

LS72LZ

Stainbeck Road

LS175AR

Carr Manor View

LS175BY

Castle View

LS175PD

Scott Hall Road

LS176BE

Queenshill Drive

LS176NQ

Stainburn Crescent

LS176RR

High Moor Avenue

LS176SD

Talbot Rise

LS64JD

Parkside Avenue

LS64NA

Parkside Road

LS64RF

Stone Mill Approach

LS64RJ

Green Road

LS64SD

Woodlea Lawn

LS72NE

Wensley Drive

LS175AJ

Carr Manor Grove

LS175DJ

Carr Manor Road

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

LS72PP

Stainbeck Road

LS176AB

King Lane

LS176AX

Queenshill Avenue

LS176HX

Scott Hall Road

LS176LT

Allerton Grange Vale

LS176RW

Street Lane

LS64QL

Green Chase

LS82BE

West Park Drive West

LS64JT

Church Avenue

LS64LN

Sunset Rise

LS72NF

Scott Hall Road

LS175BS

Leafield Drive

LS176DH

Church Gardens

LS176DU

High Moor Crescent

LS176JY

Falkland Road

LS176LR

Allerton Grange Way

LS176QS

Bentcliffe Gardens

LS64LF

Church Lane

LS64QG

Parkside Road

LS64RB

Green Crescent

LS72PQ

Stonegate Farm Close

LS176EG

Shadwell Walk

LS176EX

Street Lane

LS176LJ

Allerton Grange Rise

LS176LN

Allerton Grange Crescent

LS176PW

Nunroyd Grove

LS176RT

High Moor Court

LS176TH

Queenshill Approach

LS64PP

Parkland Drive

LS64SR

Woodlea Gate

LS72HE

Stainbeck Lane

LS72TD

Stonegate Crescent

LS176HN

Fieldhouse Drive

LS176HZ

Moorland Rise

LS176LS

Allerton Grange Vale

LS176RB

Street Lane

LS72NA

Scott Hall Road

LS72ND

Wensley Green

LS72NG

Carrholm View

LS72NH

Carrholm Road

LS175AX

King Lane

LS175BD

Moorland Leys

LS175PB

Scott Hall Road

LS176HE

Wyncliffe Court

Data Sources

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