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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 104 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
104
Deprivation level
4/10
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
49.09(+11%)
Public order
10.42(+18%)
Vehicle crime
9.92(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.05(-37%)
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 287 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Weetwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,232 up to £1,200,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weetwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached37£485,000£3,706
Flats67£165,000£2,580
Semi-Detached128£291,500£3,311
Terraced55£282,206£3,057

10 years median price trend in Weetwood

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

All postcodes in Weetwood

LS167BU

Tinshill Road

LS166NP

Iveson Green

LS165AU

Ring Road Weetwood

LS166PB

Haigh Wood Road

LS63QN

Church Wood Avenue

LS63PG

Becketts Park Road

LS165NU

Weetwood Lane

LS165LY

West Park Drive

LS72SP

Meanwood Valley Grove

LS63PQ

Becketts Park Crescent

LS63QG

Otley Road

LS64EL

Heddon Place

LS64DL

Otley Road

LS165NG

Weetwood Avenue

LS166NY

Iveson Drive

LS165EJ

Spen Lane

LS165BA

Spen Lane

LS167BG

Blackwood Rise

LS167LD

Tinshill Road

LS166LP

Iveson Drive

LS166DD

Grove Farm Drive

LS166PD

Haigh Wood Road

LS64HY

Stonegate Road

LS160HY

Weetwood

LS166SH

Haven Court

LS166DT

Bedford Grove

LS168HH

Weetwood Lane

LS64HX

Gordon Terrace

LS166FX

Weetwood

LS166DP

Bedford Mount

LS167LA

Carr Bridge Close

LS167DG

Tinshill Road

LS166JQ

Spen Lane

LS165LU

Back Baileys Place

LS165AP

Arncliffe Road

LS64AL

Grove Lane

LS64ES

Wilton Grove

LS167AP

Tinshill Lane

LS166QE

Clayton Wood Close

LS63PD

Becketts Park Drive

LS166SZ

Ireland Crescent

LS64BN

Ellis Terrace

LS166NN

Iveson Road

LS165AB

Otley Road

LS168HJ

Weetwood Lane

LS165BX

Spenfield Court

LS166FN

Oak Park Green

LS167DL

Hillcrest Rise

LS165AX

Ashleigh Road

LS63PH

Becketts Park Crescent

LS166PF

Woodnook Drive

LS166PA

Iveson Drive

LS165NZ

Weetwood Lane

LS165HU

Northolme Crescent

LS166RR

Silk Mill Approach

LS166SL

Haven Rise

LS167LB

Carr Bridge Drive

LS63QJ

Church Wood Avenue

LS165QR

Northolme Avenue

LS166JE

Spen Lane

LS166HE

Otley Road

LS165AD

Weetwood Park Drive

LS165AW

Greenhead Road

LS166NR

Iveson Drive

LS166EP

Parkstone Place

LS166BB

New Adel Lane

LS165PW

Weetwood Walk

LS64ED

Claremont Drive

LS64BT

Moor Park Avenue

LS167DF

Otley Old Road

LS165QL

Back Welburn Avenue

LS165JB

Northolme Avenue

LS166BW

Raynel Gardens

LS165AT

Spen Road

LS64EG

Grove Gardens

LS167BN

Blackwood Avenue

LS165NR

Weetwood Lane

LS160HH

Iveson Approach

LS63PF

Becketts Park Crescent

LS167AT

Tinshill View

LS165JA

Helmsley Road

LS63PX

Otley Road

LS166LW

Iveson Rise

LS166RS

Tealby Close

LS64JR

Oddy Place

LS166DY

Woodnook Drive

LS166LF

Laith Road

LS166TR

Lime Grange

LS166DN

Silk Mill Drive

LS166LD

Laith Garth

LS64BD

Park Grove

LS64HB

Highbury Mount

LS166DR

Bedford Green

LS64AF

Woodbine Terrace

LS165LX

Back Glebe Terrace

LS166RN

Silk Mill Way

LS64FA

Park Terrace

LS165PS

Otley Road

LS63FH

Church Wood Avenue

LS165HJ

Welburn Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.