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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

LS63QD

St Chads Drive

LS63QQ

Beckett Park

LS64DH

Shaw Lane

LS166DN

Silk Mill Drive

LS166NJ

Iveson Drive

LS64AE

Grove Court

LS64DP

Claremont Court

LS64EQ

Grove Lane

LS64JB

Authorpe Road

LS166NQ

Iveson Drive

LS167DG

Tinshill Road

LS168HJ

Weetwood Lane

LS165LS

Weetwood Lane

LS166HT

Spennithorne Drive

LS166JH

Wynford Mount

LS166LF

Laith Road

LS72SP

Meanwood Valley Grove

LS165RS

Fulton Place

LS166EE

Tinshill Lane

LS166FX

Weetwood

LS166JX

Raynel Way

LS166LZ

Iveson Rise

LS166QW

Clayton Wood Court

LS165QR

Northolme Avenue

LS166LN

Iveson Rise

LS166PN

Holly Avenue

LS64EB

Claremont Road

LS64HD

Highbury Place

LS72SJ

Meanwood Valley Mount

LS165TY

Weetwood Lane

LS166HA

The Grange Road

LS166PB

Haigh Wood Road

LS167AP

Tinshill Lane

LS64BU

Moor Park Mount

LS64HN

Monk Bridge Place

LS165AG

Ring Road West Park

LS165JA

Helmsley Road

LS165LE

Church Wood Road

LS165TZ

Weetwood Lane

LS166DL

Bedford View

LS166FL

Oak Park Close

LS166JF

Spen Lane

LS166LE

Laith Close

LS166SX

Iveson Court

LS167AR

Tinshill Grove

LS165AB

Otley Road

LS165LJ

Welburn Grove

LS165ND

Hollin Crescent

LS166BX

Otley Old Road

LS166FH

Oak Park Terrace

LS166LB

Hospital Lane

LS166LR

Luttrell Close

LS166ND

Iveson Grove

LS166PP

Silk Mill Bank

LS63QT

Church Wood Avenue

LS64AJ

Bentley Lane

LS64BJ

Moor Road

LS64DN

Burton Crescent

LS64FH

Burton Crescent

LS72SR

Meanwood Valley Green

LS165AY

North Parade

LS165BS

Spen Lane

LS165NZ

Weetwood Lane

LS165PJ

Weetwood Lane

LS166EQ

Haigh Wood Crescent

LS167PY

Hillcrest Mount

LS64EZ

Highbury Street

LS165LP

Weetwood Road

LS166SZ

Ireland Crescent

LS64BX

Moor Park Drive

LS165RX

Carisbrooke Road

LS166BD

New Adel Gardens

LS166EH

Piecewood Road

LS166LS

Spen Lane

LS166PD

Haigh Wood Road

LS166QB

Hospital Lane

LS166SQ

Haven Close

LS167DL

Hillcrest Rise

LS63GZ

Church Wood Avenue

LS63QB

Batcliffe Drive

LS165PN

Foxhill Court

LS166DE

Grove Farm Croft

LS166EL

Ring Road

LS166LQ

Otley Old Road

LS166PG

Woodnook Drive

LS166RU

Birchtree Way

LS166TL

Blackthorn Close

LS64HS

Streamside

LS165HW

Caythorpe Road

LS166BP

Raynel Drive

LS166HR

Spennithorne Drive

LS166PX

Silk Mill Drive

LS166QG

Ring Road West Park

LS166RS

Tealby Close

LS63FH

Church Wood Avenue

LS63PF

Becketts Park Crescent

LS64AW

Meanwood Road

LS64DL

Otley Road

LS64EJ

Brookfield Road

LS160HX

Weetwood

Data Sources

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