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Queen's Park & Higher Croft

About

Queen's Park is a large Victorian park established in 1887, featuring a boating lake, a restored conservatory, and formal gardens. The park serves as a central green space for the area, containing sports facilities, playgrounds, and walking paths. It is bordered by typical terraced housing and local amenities, providing a recreational hub for the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Immediately to the north lies the residential area of Higher Croft, characterised by post-war housing estates and modern community facilities. The district includes several schools and is traversed by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs along its western edge. This infrastructure contributes to the area's layout and provides a route for walking and cycling away from the main roads.

Area overview

On average Queen's Park & Higher Croft has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Queen's Park & Higher Croft is £43,236 per year. There are 8 schools in Queen's Park & Higher Croft: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Queen's Park & Higher Croft is home to around 10,068 people, with a population density of about 2,020.1 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

116

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Queen's Park & Higher Croft Population

10,068

Population density

2,020.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

67.54(+82%)

Anti-social behaviour

48.57(+161%)

Criminal damage and arson

13.81(+54%)

Public order

8.84(-12%)

Other theft

7.95(+20%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,485

74.35%

Indian

855

8.49%

Pakistani

637

6.33%

Other White

458

4.55%

Arab

0.98%

Total population: 10,067

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,006

26.14%

No qualifications

1,818

23.69%

Level 3 (A level)

1,201

15.65%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,133

14.76%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

871

11.35%

Total 16+ residents: 7,674

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,083

27.37%

Owns outright

955

24.13%

Other social rented

914

23.1%

Private landlord or letting agency

566

14.3%

Social rents from council

338

8.54%

Total households: 3,957

Property prices in Queen's Park & Higher Croft

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Queen's Park & Higher Croft area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £370,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Queen's Park & Higher Croft over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£251,750	£189,500	£230,000	£275,250	£311,500
Semi-Detached	31	£155,000	£110,000	£132,250	£176,500	£206,000
Terraced	27	£130,000	£58,800	£122,500	£152,500	£169,000

10 years median price trend in Queen's Park & Higher Croft

All postcodes in Queen's Park & Higher Croft

BB23WE

Ridgeway Avenue

BB23WU

Holst Gardens

BB12EQ

Lions Drive

BB12FD

Haslingden Road

BB23EA

Roman Road

BB23EZ

Roman Road

BB23JQ

Manxman Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail