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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

LS72UN

Sycamore Close

LS82BQ

Kingswood Drive

LS176BB

Queenshill Approach

LS175DB

West Lea Close

LS176HS

Moorland Grove

LS176JZ

Scott Hall Road

LS176LA

Street Lane

LS176PG

Stainburn Avenue

LS176TB

Parklands Avenue

LS64LA

Wells Croft

LS64QR

Heydon Close

LS176RH

Street Lane

LS64QE

Tongue Lane

LS175AL

Carr Manor Road

LS175DQ

Carr Manor Gardens

LS176BW

Queenshill Garth

LS176DW

Harrogate Road

LS176EP

Highwood Grove

LS176HY

Moorland Crescent

LS176JJ

Broomhill Drive

LS176JP

Moorland Drive

LS176JX

Moorland Ings

LS176NY

Stainburn Drive

LS176UZ

Falkland Rise

LS64JJ

The Wickets

LS64QD

Tongue Lane

LS64QN

Church Grove

LS64SH

Woodlea Park

LS64SZ

Woodlea Drive

LS175BL

Carr Manor Avenue

LS175BX

Stonegate Road

LS176HW

Field House Walk

LS176JU

Moorland Garth

LS176LB

The Willows

LS176LD

Corner House Shops

LS176NT

Stainburn Crescent

LS176QD

Harrogate Road

LS176RP

Southfield Drive

LS64JQ

Alder Hill Avenue

LS64LG

Greenwood Mount

LS64PH

Parkland Drive

LS64RU

Lawson Wood Court

LS64SE

Woodlea Gardens

LS64SN

Woodlea Chase

LS72UH

Stonelea Court

LS176QY

Allerton Place

LS176AY

Queenshill Approach

LS176TU

Falkland Mount

LS175AD

Carr Manor Parade

LS175AN

Carr Manor Road

LS176DG

Ring Road

LS176QB

Harrogate Road

LS176SL

Windsor Court

LS64QX

Sherbourne Drive

LS64SL

Woodlea Court

LS72LS

Wensley Road

LS82AT

Chelwood Drive

LS176BA

Queenshill Walk

LS64LQ

Green Road

LS72TH

Stonegate Grove

LS176BG

Queenshill Drive

LS176ES

Highwood Avenue

LS176HL

Scott Hall Road

LS176NR

Stainburn Road

LS176QG

Green Court

LS176QT

Bentcliffe Close

LS176QW

Bentcliffe Mount

LS64HJ

Gordon Drive

LS64JE

Stonegate Road

LS64LW

Sunset Avenue

LS64NX

Parkside Place

LS64PQ

Stonegate Road

LS64PW

Parkland Terrace

LS64QQ

Meanwood Grove

LS72LU

Wensley Drive

LS72NB

Wensley Grove

LS72TN

Stonegate Approach

LS176SY

Bentcliffe Court

LS175AF

Carr Manor Parade

LS175AP

Carr Manor Drive

LS175DF

West Lea Gardens

LS175PA

Scott Hall Road

LS175PW

Whinbrook Court

LS176QN

Bentcliffe Avenue

LS64PG

Parkland Gardens

LS64PX

King Alfreds Way

LS64PZ

King Alfreds Green

LS64RQ

Stone Mill Court

LS64SQ

Woodlea Drive

LS72LY

Wensley Gardens

LS72PT

Alder Hill Grove

LS176AN

Maple Croft

LS176DQ

Church Crescent

LS176HQ

Street Lane

LS176LU

Valley Court

LS176PL

Nunroyd Terrace

LS176RN

Southfield Avenue

LS176TQ

The Spinney

LS64ND

Oddys Fold

LS64NJ

Holmwood Avenue

Data Sources

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