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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

LS166RP

Silk Mill Approach

LS167JZ

Carr Bridge Avenue

LS64ET

Highbury Terrace

LS165AU

Ring Road Weetwood

LS166FS

Hospital Lane

LS166HZ

Spennithorne Avenue

LS166NH

Laith Green

LS166RX

Walesby Court

LS64AS

Cross Bentley Lane

LS166NB

Iveson Lawn

LS165JZ

Drummond Avenue

LS165LL

Kepstorn Road

LS165NH

Weetwood Lane

LS166DQ

Bedford Drive

LS166EN

Parkstone Avenue

LS166FD

Bedford Drive

LS166NS

Iveson Drive

LS64BA

Otley Road

LS64HF

Highbury Lane

LS165JD

Edgerton Road

LS165LZ

Hollin Lane

LS165NS

Weetwood Crescent

LS165RW

Montgomery Avenue

LS166HW

Otley Old Road

LS166JJ

Wynford Avenue

LS166PA

Iveson Drive

LS166QY

Redvers Close

LS166RR

Silk Mill Approach

LS167BR

Carr Bridge View

LS63PW

Batcliffe Mount

LS64AZ

Meanwood Road

LS165LA

Drummond Road

LS165PE

Foxhill Grove

LS166DD

Grove Farm Drive

LS166EJ

Ring Road

LS166HH

Otley Old Road

LS63PZ

St Chads Drive

LS165AD

Weetwood Park Drive

LS165AE

Otley Road

LS165NL

Hollin Gardens

LS166ET

Parkstone Grove

LS166FT

Oak Park Lane

LS64JL

Sandfield Garth

LS165AW

Greenhead Road

LS166DX

Silk Mill Drive

LS166JA

Spennithorne Avenue

LS166SG

Haven Chase

LS167BG

Blackwood Rise

LS167BU

Tinshill Road

LS63PX

Otley Road

LS64DZ

Sandfield Avenue

LS160HR

Weetwood

LS165LF

Church Wood Avenue

LS165NG

Weetwood Avenue

LS165NJ

Glen Road

LS166BR

Raynel Mount

LS166ED

Grange Wood Court

LS166HD

Otley Old Road

LS166JU

Raynel Way

LS166QZ

Clayton Wood Bank

LS166SN

Haven Gardens

LS63QL

Church Wood Avenue

LS64AP

Clipston Street

LS64HL

Monk Bridge Street

LS160HN

Iveson Approach

LS165AR

Thornfield Road

LS165RP

Alnwick View

LS166DS

Bedford Close

LS166DZ

Woodnook Drive

LS167DN

Tinshill Road

LS167DQ

Tinshill Drive

LS64EN

Heddon Street

LS63QN

Church Wood Avenue

LS166FG

Oak Park Lane

LS166LA

Laith Walk

LS166QS

Clayton Wood Rise

LS63QZ

Church Wood Avenue

LS64FJ

Back Heathfield Terrace

LS72RP

Meanwood Valley Green

LS165JJ

Otley Road

LS165NE

Hollin Drive

LS165RQ

Montgomery Avenue

LS166EP

Parkstone Place

LS166JL

Wynford Grove

LS167BH

Blackwood Mount

LS64FN

Weetwood

LS64DR

Monk Bridge Road

LS64ED

Claremont Drive

LS166LW

Iveson Rise

LS160GR

Iveson Approach

LS165LG

Otley Road

LS165LH

Otley Road

LS165LQ

Otley Road

LS166DW

Bedford Garth

LS166HE

Otley Road

LS166NT

Iveson Approach

LS166PY

Silk Mill Drive

LS166RH

Clayton Wood Rise

LS166RW

Oak Park Lane

LS167BD

Tinshill Avenue

Data Sources

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