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About

Temple Newsam ward lies on the eastern edge of Leeds, encompassing a mix of residential suburbs and significant green spaces. The area is defined by several distinct neighbourhoods, including Halton, Whitkirk, and Colton. Its eastern boundary is largely formed by the M1 motorway, providing a clear demarcation from the wider city. Housing here is primarily composed of post-war estates and some older terraced homes, serving a settled residential community.

The ward's dominant feature is the expansive Temple Newsam Park, a historic estate with a Tudor-Jacobean house at its core. The park offers extensive woodlands, farmland, and formal gardens, shaping the area's character. This large country park is a central resource for both recreation and local heritage, contrasting with the surrounding suburban streets. The presence of this estate provides a unique rural atmosphere within the city's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Temple Newsam has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Temple Newsam is £50,524 per year. There are 9 schools in Temple Newsam: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Temple Newsam is home to around 22,488 people, with a population density of about 1,828 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Temple Newsam Population
22,488
Population density
1,828 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.31(+64%)
Shoplifting
24.9(+184%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.17(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.43(+56%)
Public order
13.34(+51%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
18,722
83.25%
African
881
3.92%
Other White
858
3.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
266
1.18%
Irish
238
1.06%
Total population: 22,488

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,050
27.86%
No qualifications
3,798
20.96%
Level 3 (A level)
3,035
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,466
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,958
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 18,124

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,451
36.46%
Owns with a mortgage
2,945
31.12%
Social rents from council
1,342
14.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
979
10.34%
Other social rented
508
5.37%
Total households: 9,464

Property prices in Temple Newsam

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)261
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £325K

Based on 261 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Temple Newsam area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Temple Newsam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£342,500£343
Semi-Detached150£250,000£281
Terraced43£218,500£264
Flats10£168,500£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Temple Newsam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Temple Newsam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£98,000£168,000£152,475
2017£264,975£79,000£172,000£150,000
2018£267,500£115,000£175,000£155,500
2019£260,000£90,850£179,995£152,500
2020£280,000£148,000£210,000£168,000
2021£339,950£201,950£205,000£205,000
2022£390,000£192,475£242,396£202,500
2023£412,475£124,250£236,750£187,500
2024£345,000£172,500£233,995£201,250
2025£365,000£147,500£244,998£207,500
2026£308,750£231,500£250,000£216,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Temple Newsam.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Temple Newsam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£122£186£188
2017£271£189£201£178
2018£247£159£203£192
2019£239£153£209£190
2020£260£229£230£199
2021£311£254£243£204
2022£334£264£268£255
2023£350£188£258£224
2024£351£264£279£239
2025£347£259£280£243
2026£351£291£285£272
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Temple Newsam.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Temple Newsam in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Temple Newsam ward.

Local councillors

Kieran Richard Thomas White

Temple Newsam - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Richard Barker

Temple Newsam - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Temple Newsam

Is Temple Newsam safe?

Temple Newsam records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Temple Newsam?

The median sale price in Temple Newsam is £255,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 261 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Temple Newsam?

Temple Newsam has 6 primary schools (4 Good) and 3 secondary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Temple Newsam?

Temple Newsam scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Temple Newsam sits around rank 18,830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Temple Newsam?

The average household income in Temple Newsam is around £50,524 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Temple Newsam?

Temple Newsam is represented by 2 elected councillors: Kieran Richard Thomas White (Reform UK) and Richard Barker (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Temple Newsam

LS159DY

Gypsy Wood Close

LS159BA

Maltby Court

LS157TA

Pinfold Court

LS158QQ

Austhorpe Drive

LS158GN

Cusworth Garth

LS150EW

Carden Grove

LS90LF

Neville Grove

LS150AP

Cartmell Drive

LS150RE

Rathmell View

LS157EQ

Graveleythorpe Road

LS157AD

Ring Road

LS158NN

Austhorpe View

LS157EL

Graveleythorpe Rise

LS157HR

Primrose Lane

LS150EQ

Carden Avenue

LS159AP

Martin Court

LS150JY

New Templegate

LS159BS

Park Road

LS159DD

High Bank Gardens

LS159LD

Grange View

LS157EH

Graveleythorpe Road

LS159JW

Dealtry Road

LS159AG

New Row

LS158NT

Detroit Drive

LS159HS

Temple Row

LS150BG

Templenewsam Road

LS90HZ

Neville Road

LS159AQ

Meynell Road

LS150HL

Templegate Avenue

LS150ET

Carden Avenue

LS158QG

Austhorpe Drive

LS90EF

Whitebridge Crescent

LS159DH

Colton Croft

LS157JA

Morritt Drive

LS159BN

Scholars Way

LS159ED

Burr Tree Drive

LS150AZ

Kendal Drive

LS159JD

Yew Tree Lane

LS159HA

High Bank Way

LS157DE

Woodland Hill

LS159ER

Hertford Close

LS159HB

Cranewells Drive

LS159EB

Colton Court

LS158QB

Selby Road

LS150AY

Coronation Parade

LS150FF

Rainbow Lane

LS159HD

Cranewells Green

LS90LD

Neville Parade

LS159HR

Temple Row Close

LS159JF

Holly Tree Lane

LS157EP

Morritt Avenue

LS150NH

Appleby Place

LS90JF

Neville Square

LS90JE

Wykebeck Mount

LS159JB

Stile Hill Way

LS90FP

Temple Newsam

LS150EP

Tranter Place

LS150JQ

New Templegate

LS90AX

Hindscarth Way

LS158NU

Detroit Avenue

LS157BT

Selby Road

LS90HB

Halton Moor Avenue

LS159EN

Laurel Hill View

LS159ES

Hertford Croft

LS90JH

Selby Road

LS150PX

Temple Lea

LS157DT

Greenway

LS150QJ

Field End Green

LS159JA

School Lane

LS150EG

Selby Road

LS90JQ

Wykebeck Avenue

LS150QW

Selby Road

LS150BL

Coniston Gardens

LS159DF

High Bank Place

LS159JE

Elm Tree Close

LS159ET

Hertford Fold

LS150JA

Alan Crescent

LS159HG

Cranewells View

LS150BF

Skelton Moor Way

LS157DQ

Templestowe Gardens

LS159JQ

Finch Drive

LS150HJ

Templegate Avenue

LS157RP

Halton Drive

LS157DJ

Woodland Road

LS157BU

Kingsway

LS159BE

Barton Court

LS90EG

Whitebridge Spur

LS90LB

Neville Row

LS157SD

Cricklegate

LS157ER

Primrose Lane

LS150HA

Templegate Crescent

LS158GZ

Ashbourne Avenue

LS150QP

Field End Road

LS157QX

Cross Green Lane

LS157JU

William Avenue

LS150FN

Spring Rise

LS150PT

Field End Grove

LS157AS

Baronsmead

LS90LQ

Neville Mount

LS150EF

Levita Place