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About

Weetwood ward is situated in the north of Leeds, bordered by areas such as Headingley and Meanwood. The ward is primarily residential, containing a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of Leeds campus, which influences the local amenities and character. The area includes several local parks and green spaces, such as Weetwood Playing Fields.

A notable landmark within the ward is the Weetwood Hall estate, a historic building now part of the university. The area is served by local shops and services along Otley Road, a major thoroughfare. Transport links include regular bus services connecting the ward to Leeds city centre and surrounding suburbs. The residential streets are generally quieter, with a community that includes both long-term residents and temporary student occupants.

Area overview

On average Weetwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weetwood is £59,048 per year. There are 11 schools in Weetwood: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Weetwood is home to around 21,877 people, with a population density of about 3,211.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weetwood Population
21,877
Population density
3,211.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.78(+14%)
Vehicle crime
12.3(+120%)
Public order
11.2(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.91(-35%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,352
74.75%
Other White
972
4.44%
Pakistani
642
2.93%
Indian
570
2.61%
Other Asian
526
2.4%
Total population: 21,876

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
9,046
49.65%
Level 3 (A level)
3,176
17.43%
No qualifications
2,190
12.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,710
9.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,104
6.06%
Total 16+ residents: 18,220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,851
30.34%
Owns outright
2,832
30.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,976
21.03%
Social rents from council
1,224
13.02%
Other social rented
289
3.08%
Total households: 9,398

Property prices in Weetwood

Based on 281 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Weetwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weetwood 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 Weetwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£457,500
Flats67£170,000
Semi-Detached127£315,000
Terraced51£279,995

10 years median price trend in Weetwood

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

All postcodes in Weetwood

LS166RZ

Weetwood

LS166SR

Haven Mount

LS64BG

Moor Road

LS63PG

Becketts Park Road

LS63QX

Church Wood Avenue

LS64HA

Highbury Close

LS72QR

Bentley Lane

LS160AE

Iveson Approach

LS165BX

Spenfield Court

LS166DR

Bedford Green

LS64DU

Shaw Lane

LS63QR

Church Wood Avenue

LS160JA

Weetwood

LS165AT

Spen Road

LS165HP

Harrowby Crescent

LS165QZ

Beckside Gardens

LS166EU

Parkstone Green

LS166PT

Silk Mill Road

LS64AL

Grove Lane

LS64EH

Brookfield Place

LS165LY

West Park Drive

LS165PH

Weetwood Lane

LS166EW

Parkstone Avenue

LS166SA

Shepcote Crescent

LS63NX

St Annes Road

LS63PA

St Annes Road

LS64RH

Bentley Mews

LS165AJ

Ring Road

LS165JB

Northolme Avenue

LS165LN

Otley Road

LS165LW

Otley Road

LS166BL

Raynel Drive

LS166ES

Parkstone Mount

LS166PR

Silk Mill Drive

LS167AT

Tinshill View

LS63PY

Sefton Court

LS64AA

Grove Lane

LS166LT

Luttrell Place

LS160HY

Weetwood

LS165AF

Weetwood House Court

LS166BN

Farrar Lane

LS166EX

Parkstone Grove

LS166HB

Otley Old Road

LS168PA

Quarry Dene

LS64HW

Monk Bridge Terrace

LS165QE

Drummond Court

LS166HS

Spennithorne Drive

LS166QE

Clayton Wood Close

LS167DJ

Hillcrest Rise

LS63PE

St Chads View

LS64BS

Castle Grove Avenue

LS64BW

Beech Grove

LS64ES

Wilton Grove

LS64HQ

Monk Bridge Road

LS165HJ

Welburn Avenue

LS165HY

Helmsley Drive

LS165JX

Otley Road

LS165NQ

Hollin View

LS64BL

Mansfield Place

LS64DQ

Back Bentley Grove

LS64DT

Shaw Lane

LS167AU

Tinshill Mount

LS165NP

Weetwood Lane

LS165PF

Foxhill Drive

LS165QU

Weetwood Court

LS166DT

Bedford Grove

LS166ER

Iveson Drive

LS166PL

Holly Avenue

LS167BP

Carr Bridge Drive

LS167LD

Tinshill Road

LS168HL

Weetwood Lane

LS63PD

Becketts Park Drive

LS64AF

Woodbine Terrace

LS64BR

Castle Grove Drive

LS160ER

Iveson Approach

LS165AH

Spen Drive

LS165HN

Harrowby Road

LS165JE

Arncliffe Road

LS165PS

Otley Road

LS166PS

Silk Mill Bank

LS166SW

Haven Green

LS167BN

Blackwood Avenue

LS167LA

Carr Bridge Close

LS63PB

Becketts Park Drive

LS64AB

Grove Lane

LS64DE

Heathfield Terrace

LS165NF

Weetwood Avenue

LS165NU

Weetwood Lane

LS167BS

Carr Bridge Drive

LS167DF

Otley Old Road

LS63PJ

Becketts Park Drive

LS63PN

St Chads Grove

LS63QJ

Church Wood Avenue

LS64DF

Cottage Road

LS64DX

Monk Bridge Road

LS165QD

Welburn Drive

LS165HH

Ancaster Road

LS166GA

Weetwood

LS166HY

Wynford Terrace

LS166PE

Haigh Wood Green

Data Sources

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