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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

LS176LZ

Stainburn Drive

LS176PQ

Stainburn Avenue

LS64HH

Monk Bridge Road

LS64LH

Sunset Road

LS72TL

Stonegate Mews

LS175DG

Carr Manor Mount

LS175DP

Carr Manor Croft

LS176FD

Queenshill Avenue

LS176NU

Stainburn Crescent

LS176SS

Kingsway Court

LS64JS

Church Avenue

LS64SF

Woodlea Croft

LS175NU

Southlands Avenue

LS64QZ

Belford Court

LS175BB

Lea Terrace

LS176AH

Sandhill Court

LS176LG

Allerton Grange Rise

LS176ND

Stainburn Crescent

LS176PF

Nunroyd Road

LS176QF

Bentcliffe Lane

LS176SX

Moortown

LS64JU

Parkside Crescent

LS176SE

Street Lane

LS175AA

Carr Manor Parade

LS175NZ

Southlands Drive

LS176HD

Wyncliffe Gardens

LS64LP

Sunset Hill Top

LS64NH

Holmwood Avenue

LS72NL

Carrholm Crescent

LS176BR

Queenshill Avenue

LS176EE

High Moor Crescent

LS176LY

Harrogate Road

LS176RD

Allerton Grove

LS176RU

Street Lane

LS64LY

Parkside Road

LS64JF

Parkside Gardens

LS64NU

Stonedene

LS82AU

Kedleston Road

LS176EU

Stonegate Road

LS176HG

Broomhill Crescent

LS176NS

Stainburn Crescent

LS176RF

Allerton Avenue

LS64NF

Holmwood Drive

LS64SS

Woodlea Green

LS64SY

Woodlea Holt

LS72EA

Stainbeck Lane

LS72UP

Woodside Mews

LS175DE

Carr Manor Crescent

LS176AA

King Lane

LS176BJ

Queenshill Crescent

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

LS64NG

Holmwood View

LS64QT

Malden Road

LS72NN

Stainbeck Road

LS82AG

Kedleston Road

LS175BA

Garth Walk

LS176DR

Oakdene Vale

LS176PE

Harrogate Road

LS176RE

Allerton Avenue

LS64LJ

Sunset Drive

LS64UQ

Alder Mews

LS175DN

Carr Manor Walk

LS176JR

Moorland Close

LS176NF

Stainburn Crescent

LS176NN

Stainburn Road

LS176SP

The Spinney

LS176TA

Parklands Close

LS64FL

Stonegate Road

LS64LT

Green Road

LS64LX

Stonegate Road

LS72PW

Stainbeck Road

LS175AQ

Carr Manor View

LS175AS

Carr Manor Garth

LS175BR

Leafield Drive

LS175BZ

West Lea Drive

LS175NR

Leafield Grange

LS176EH

King Lane

LS176FA

Sandhill Gardens

LS176HP

Field House Lawn

LS176PB

Kings Croft Gardens

LS72TT

Stainbeck Avenue

LS73PR

Stainbeck Road

LS64SJ

Woodlea Grove

LS176AQ

Sand Hill Lane

LS176EB

High Moor Drive

LS64NE

Parkside Road

LS64PN

Towers Square

LS72TA

Stonegate Approach

LS175PG

Scott Hall Road

LS176BF

Queenshill Avenue

LS176NP

Stainburn Road

LS176QA

Harrogate Road

LS64PT

Parkland Drive

Data Sources

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