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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

LS176RN

Southfield Avenue

LS176TQ

The Spinney

LS64ND

Oddys Fold

LS64NJ

Holmwood Avenue

LS64RT

Sandlewood Crescent

LS72NJ

Carrholm Drive

LS176DQ

Church Crescent

LS176HQ

Street Lane

LS176LU

Valley Court

LS176JF

Falkland Grove

LS176PJ

Nunroyd Lawn

LS64NN

Holmwood Mount

LS64SB

Woodlea Place

LS64ST

Woodlea Fold

LS72TP

Stonegate Green

LS175BJ

Carr Manor Avenue

LS175PN

Whinbrook Crescent

LS176AG

Sand Hill Lane

LS176JN

Littleway

LS64PY

King Alfreds Walk

LS64QH

Hustlers Row

LS64RW

Lawson Wood Drive

LS64RX

Caraway Drive

LS175AB

Carr Manor Road

LS175PE

Barthorpe Crescent

LS176DZ

High Moor Crescent

LS176EW

Highwood Avenue

LS176LW

Allerton Grange Drive

LS176NZ

Stainburn Drive

LS176SB

Talbot Avenue

LS64JG

Stonegate Road

LS64JY

Green View

LS64PD

Green Close

LS64SG

Woodlea Garth

LS72PX

Bowood Grove

LS176NG

Stainburn Crescent

LS176PA

Harrogate Road

LS176QL

The Green

LS176RZ

Moor Allerton Drive

LS176SG

Moor Allerton Avenue

LS72NP

Stainbeck Road

LS175BF

King Lane

LS175PP

King Lane

LS176BH

Queenshill Gardens

LS176DT

Avondale Court

LS176NX

Stainburn Drive

LS64SA

Woodlea Approach

LS72UR

Ellwood Close

LS175DA

West Lea Garth

LS175DH

Carr Manor Crescent

LS175DL

Carr Manor Place

LS176FE

Queenshill Avenue

LS64LE

Green Road

LS64LS

Sunset Road

LS64PS

King Alfreds Drive

LS72PY

Bowood Crescent

LS175BG

Stonegate Road

LS176DS

Wycliffe Drive

LS176NA

Stainburn Parade

LS176RQ

Allerton Grove

LS176WB

Fieldhouse Drive

LS64JX

Church Avenue

LS64LB

Greenwood Park

LS64NS

Parkside View

LS64RY

Caraway Court

LS64SW

Woodlea Square

LS175BE

Garth Drive

LS176EY

Moorland View

LS176HT

Scott Hall Road

LS176JL

Falkland Crescent

LS176LX

Gledhow Valley Road

LS176WD

Brackenhurst Place

LS64HZ

Stonegate Road

LS64JZ

Green Crescent

LS64PR

Parkland Crescent

LS175BW

Carr Manor Avenue

LS176HR

Fieldhouse Close

LS176JT

Moorland Gardens

LS176PZ

Harrogate Road

LS176QQ

Bentcliffe Grove

LS64LU

Greenwood Mount

LS175BU

Stonegate Road

LS176HA

Street Lane

LS64QW

Tongue Lane

LS64SP

Woodlea Square

LS72PU

Bowood Avenue

LS176PD

Lidgett Lane

LS64RG

Stone Mill Way

LS72TB

Stonegate Approach

LS82AX

Chelwood Grove

LS176AR

Stonegate Road

LS176BN

Queenshill Road

LS176DY

High Moor Grove

LS176NB

Stainburn Crescent

LS176PT

Stainburn Gardens

LS64FG

Chancel Square

LS72UL

Woodside Avenue

LS176AW

Oakdene Vale

LS64PF

Greenwood Mount

Data Sources

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