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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 149 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
149
Deprivation level
5/10
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
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

Based on 241 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Temple Newsam area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £780,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Temple Newsam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached56£366,250£3,750
Flats8£163,750£2,857
Semi-Detached139£247,500£3,018
Terraced38£210,000£2,865

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

LS150NG

Selby Road

LS150DE

Cartmell Drive

LS150DY

Portage Avenue

LS159HN

Beckett Court

LS157JR

Selby Road

LS157DG

Woodland Hill

LS150BH

Kentish Vale

LS159DL

Penlands Walk

LS150DP

Temple Court

LS150HY

Templegate Drive

LS150JS

Temple Avenue

LS150AA

Selby Road

LS157AY

Selby Road

LS150HB

Templegate Avenue

LS150JP

Temple Avenue

LS150JR

Temple Avenue

LS157HY

Brooksbank Drive

LS150LJ

Grove Road

LS150JL

New Templegate

LS159AS

Gray Court

LS150BY

Cartmell Drive

LS157SX

Pinfold Lane

LS159DT

Kirkfield Gardens

LS157DS

Green Lane

LS150FH

Meadowfield Green

LS150EX

Templegate Green

LS90HT

Wykebeck View

LS150LG

Grove Road

LS159HH

Northwood Gardens

LS157BF

Brooksbank Drive

LS90JY

Halton Moor Avenue

LS150QA

Field End Road

LS157RN

Chapel Street

LS150BS

Kendal Drive

LS157DW

Woodland Road

LS150FD

Stan Cohen Way

LS157DA

Queensway

LS159EG

Colton Garth

LS159BG

Gibson Drive

LS157EJ

Templestowe Hill

LS159EF

Burr Tree Vale

LS157QT

Park View Terrace

LS158FU

Barrington Way

LS90DJ

Ullscarf Grove

LS150BR

Kendal Drive

LS159EE

Burr Tree Garth

LS157ES

Valley Drive

LS157SN

Selby Road

LS157AT

The Haven

LS159HU

Windmill Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.