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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% 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 £50,569 per year. There are 8 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 1,828.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.5%
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
66.26(+52%)
Shoplifting
26.55(+208%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.39(+55%)
Public order
14.76(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.81(+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

Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Temple Newsam area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Temple Newsam 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 Temple Newsam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached54£362,500
Flats4£173,000
Semi-Detached119£241,000
Terraced35£218,000

10 years median price trend in Temple Newsam

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

All postcodes in Temple Newsam

LS159AG

New Row

LS159AX

Bennet Court

LS159DX

Kirkfield View

LS90HB

Halton Moor Avenue

LS90LB

Neville Row

LS150PA

Lennox Gardens

LS157BJ

Carter Mount

LS157JS

Selby Road

LS159AL

School Lane

LS159DH

Colton Croft

LS159HH

Northwood Gardens

LS150AX

Levens Place

LS150JR

Temple Avenue

LS150LX

Broadway

LS150QW

Selby Road

LS157BF

Brooksbank Drive

LS157JB

Primrose Garth

LS157TB

Selby Road

LS159DZ

Gypsy Wood Crest

LS159JP

Mead Way

LS150EW

Carden Grove

LS150PS

Selby Road

LS150QP

Field End Road

LS157AU

Knights Hill

LS157BP

Knightsway

LS157QW

Primrose Crescent

LS157SF

Woodland Road

LS159DJ

Penlands Lawn

LS159LE

Renison Court

LS150EQ

Carden Avenue

LS150HB

Templegate Avenue

LS150HH

Templegate Avenue

LS150QQ

Field End Garth

LS157UG

William Avenue

LS158GS

Harewood Croft

LS159AS

Gray Court

LS150ER

Harefield East

LS150HE

Temple Gate Road

LS150NA

Howard Court

LS150QS

Westmorland Court

LS159ET

Hertford Fold

LS157SB

Cross Green Lane

LS158GH

The Square

LS158QG

Austhorpe Drive

LS159BQ

Selby Road

LS159DL

Penlands Walk

LS159EN

Laurel Hill View

LS90JH

Selby Road

LS90JY

Halton Moor Avenue

LS150AP

Cartmell Drive

LS150FG

Temple Newsam

LS157ET

Cross Valley Drive

LS157SN

Selby Road

LS158GQ

Barrington Grove

LS159BS

Park Road

LS159BY

Meynell Fold

LS159HL

Addison Court

LS90HP

Wykebeck Square

LS90EL

Whitebridge Avenue

LS150NE

Pendil Close

LS157DJ

Woodland Road

LS157HU

Morritt Grove

LS157JN

William Rise

LS159AB

Manor Garth

LS159EA

Meynell Court

LS90LD

Neville Parade

LS157AA

Ring Road

LS150EA

Portage Crescent

LS150NG

Selby Road

LS150PD

Cartmell Drive

LS157RN

Chapel Street

LS90EU

Selby Avenue

LS150BP

Ullswater Crescent

LS150BS

Kendal Drive

LS150DU

Oak Road

LS150EX

Templegate Green

LS150LF

Selby Road

LS150LJ

Grove Road

LS150QR

Cartmell Drive

LS157ES

Valley Drive

LS157JA

Morritt Drive

LS157QN

Primrose Avenue

LS157RU

The Orchards

LS157SW

Wilfred Avenue

LS158GB

Park Approach

LS158PZ

Barrowby Crescent

LS159HX

Boundary Close

LS150EH

Carden Avenue

LS150PJ

Templegate Close

LS157AJ

Carter Avenue

LS157BG

Hollyshaw Terrace

LS157BS

Knights Close

LS157ER

Primrose Lane

LS157QX

Cross Green Lane

LS157RT

Primrose Close

LS157SE

Woodland Road

LS158QD

Barrowby Avenue

LS150FH

Meadowfield Green

LS150HG

Templegate Rise

LS150HJ

Templegate Avenue

Data Sources

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