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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weetwood is £59,017 per year. The median sale price in Weetwood is £285,000 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £222,000 and £410,250. There are 7 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
19.7%
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

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £302
Sales (last 12 months): 295
Typical range (middle 50%): £222K – £410K

Based on 295 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Weetwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £14,232 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weetwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£509,998£360
Semi-Detached135£302,000£307
Terraced58£284,400£287
Flats60£163,750£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weetwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weetwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£138,000£228,000£180,750
2017£321,250£142,175£225,500£217,700
2018£360,000£150,500£220,000£205,500
2019£360,000£157,075£265,000£196,000
2020£410,000£155,500£282,500£230,000
2021£387,500£153,750£271,000£241,275
2022£425,000£165,406£272,500£250,000
2023£509,995£160,000£315,000£245,000
2024£425,000£172,000£309,500£279,995
2025£478,750£167,500£316,500£287,080
2026£515,000£173,000£332,500£279,400
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weetwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weetwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£201£210£197
2017£263£207£224£226
2018£281£209£236£216
2019£288£210£241£231
2020£311£222£272£262
2021£322£218£272£257
2022£354£234£303£285
2023£371£236£310£324
2024£362£237£312£313
2025£364£238£307£313
2026£344£247£314£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weetwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weetwood in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Weetwood ward.

Local councillors

Izaak Wilson

Weetwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party