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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 74 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
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

Based on 274 recent sales, the median property price is £355,250 in Moortown area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 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
Flats47£179,950
Detached35£443,000
Terraced18£327,500
Semi-Detached174£370,000

10 years median price trend in Moortown

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

All postcodes in Moortown

LS176NH

Stainburn Terrace

LS176NP

Stainburn Road

LS176QA

Harrogate Road

LS176QE

Lidgett Lane

LS64NZ

Pennyfield Close

LS64PT

Parkland Drive

LS64RZ

Caraway Mews

LS72LX

Wensley Road

LS72PR

Stainbeck Road

LS176BF

Queenshill Avenue

LS72TF

Stonegate Edge

LS176SX

Moortown

LS175AT

Carr Manor View

LS175AU

Carr Manor Drive

LS175BT

Leafield Close

LS176BQ

Queenshill Gardens

LS176DJ

Harrogate Road

LS176EJ

Stonegate Road

LS176JG

Falkland Mount

LS176LQ

Allerton Grange Walk

LS176RX

Street Lane

LS64RD

Mill Pond Grove

LS72TQ

Stonegate Green

LS64HG

Green Crescent

LS175AZ

Carr Manor Road

LS175PH

Princes Court

LS175PQ

Woodbourne Avenue

LS176AD

Bracken Hill

LS176BP

Queenshill Avenue

LS176EL

Stonegate Road

LS176EZ

Moorland Walk

LS176HB

Wyncliffe Gardens

LS176HU

Scott Hall Road

LS176NE

Stainburn Crescent

LS176PP

Lidgett Lane

LS176QH

Lidgett Lane

LS176QJ

Bentcliffe Avenue

LS64NP

Church Lane

LS64QS

Deighton View

LS64SX

Woodlea Lane

LS82AY

Chelwood Mount

LS64QA

Carr Manor Crescent

LS175AG

Carr Manor View

LS176NL

Stainburn Road

LS176SA

Moor Allerton Way

LS176SH

Moor Allerton Crescent

LS176WE

Brackenhurst Drive

LS64LL

Sunset Mount

LS64LR

Sunset View

LS64LZ

Parkside Close

LS64NR

Church Lane

LS64PA

Holmelea Croft

LS64PJ

Towers Way

LS64RS

Sandlewood Court

LS72LT

Wensley Drive

LS72PS

Stainbeck Lane

LS81AJ

Talbot Gardens

LS82BA

Chelwood Avenue

LS168PB

Parkside Road

LS168EZ

Parkside Road

LS175BH

Garth Avenue

LS175PF

Barthorpe Avenue

LS176AJ

Sand Hill Lane

LS176BL

Queenshill Avenue

LS176PY

Harrogate Road

LS176QX

Bentcliffe Drive

LS176RA

Street Lane

LS64LD

Green Road

LS64NL

Holmwood Crescent

LS72NR

Carrholm Grove

LS72TJ

Stonegate Lane

LS82BG

Kingswood Crescent

LS176AZ

Moortown

LS64PL

Towers Square

LS64JH

Moortown

LS175AW

Carr Manor Road

LS175DD

Carr Manor Crescent

LS175NS

Kings Mount

LS176ET

Stonegate Road

LS176HH

Scott Hall Road

LS176JW

Broomhill Drive

LS176QU

Moor Allerton Gardens

LS176SJ

Moorfields

LS64QY

Fairford Mount

LS64RA

Mill Pond Lane

LS64RE

Mill Pond Close

LS72LR

Stainbeck Road

LS82BD

West Park Drive West

LS72TW

Stonegate Chase

LS72TE

Stonegate Drive

LS176SW

Moortown

LS175BP

King Lane

LS176AF

Whinbrook Grove

LS176DN

Harrogate Road

LS176ER

Highwood Crescent

LS176HF

Broomhill Crescent

LS176PS

Stainburn View

LS64NB

Parkside Road

LS64NY

Parkside Green

LS64PB

The Paddock

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.