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About

Wetherby ward encompasses the historic market town of Wetherby itself, situated on the banks of the River Wharfe in the eastern part of Leeds. The area includes surrounding villages such as Walton and Thorp Arch, featuring a mix of residential and commercial spaces. Its landscape is characterised by open green spaces like the Linton and Wetherby Ings, which are flood meadows alongside the river.

The town centre retains a traditional layout focused around its market place, with independent shops and local services. The area is known for its racecourse, which hosts regular meetings. Transport links are provided by the A1(M) motorway, which runs to the east of the town, connecting it to wider regional networks. The ward maintains a distinct community identity separate from the main urban core of Leeds.

Area overview

On average Wetherby has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wetherby is £58,203 per year. There are 12 schools in Wetherby: 9 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wetherby is home to around 21,616 people, with a population density of about 470.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wetherby Population
21,616
Population density
470.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.26(-13%)
Public order
5.69(-36%)
Shoplifting
5.18(-41%)
Other crime
4.86(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.26(-70%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
20,256
93.72%
Other White
341
1.58%
Irish
185
0.86%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
123
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
116
0.54%
Total population: 21,614

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,438
40.95%
No qualifications
2,800
15.42%
Level 3 (A level)
2,675
14.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,382
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,504
8.28%
Total 16+ residents: 18,163

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
4,161
44.65%
Owns with a mortgage
2,934
31.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
885
9.5%
Social rents from council
796
8.54%
Other social rented
283
3.04%
Total households: 9,319

Property prices in Wetherby

Based on 306 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Wetherby area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wetherby 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 Wetherby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached137£510,000
Flats48£210,000
Semi-Detached71£325,000
Terraced50£259,500

10 years median price trend in Wetherby

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

All postcodes in Wetherby

LS226PN

Barleyfields Road

LS226JD

Ceres Court

LS236JJ

Victoria Place

LS229GH

North Street

LS226SG

Chestnut Avenue

LS226PJ

Barleyfields Lane

LS226HH

Avon Garth

LS236PN

Moor Side

LS236RY

Jervaulx Close

LS226LR

High Street

LS237GJ

Richmond Drive

LS225RF

Hallfield Court

LS237DJ

Main Street

LS236HH

Cinder Lane

LS236RX

Egglestone Square

LS236NQ

St Johns View

LS227UQ

Ouse Drive

LS226LE

Castle Gate

LS226SA

Raby Park

LS236PT

Bolton Way

LS226HY

Moorlands Court

LS237AG

The Village

LS227DT

Greenacres Court

LS236DB

Clifford Road

LS226RS

St James Street

LS226TZ

Ennerdale Close

LS227TQ

Eel Mires Garth

LS236NN

Queens Road

LS236DU

Whitham Close

LS236AP

Grove Road

LS237AL

Avenue D

LS236JX

Willow Crescent

LS227QQ

Orchard View

LS227UE

Aire Road

LS236BX

Stables Lane

LS237DN

Springs Lane

LS237FL

Avenue A

LS236AU

The Square

LS226SQ

Linton Avenue

LS226NB

Scott Lane

LS226JX

Ceres Road

LS236PY

High Street

LS236RA

Walkers Buildings

LS237BP

Woodland Court

LS236AH

The Terrace

LS236FG

Hampole Road

LS227AG

Hartington Place

LS225FN

Wetherby

LS229FF

North Street

LS236TX

Grove Road

LS226BA

Ezart Avenue

LS236LE

Old Mill Lane

LS226BL

Barrow Way

LS226RW

Hayton Drive

LS227NS

York Road

LS226WF

Glebe Field Drive

LS226XY

Chatsworth Drive

LS226AU

Pentagon Way

LS227FS

Kings Meadow Drive

LS227XT

Otterwood Bank

LS225DR

Stammergate Lane

LS226YN

Freemans Way

LS227AD

Noble Crescent

LS236SA

Fieldhead Paddock

LS236QR

Back Lane

LS236LN

Headley Lane

LS236JD

South View

LS226RE

Victoria Street

LS236AR

The Grove

LS236UN

Paradise Way

LS248BJ

Walton Lodge Farm Cottages

LS237NB

North Street

LS226TA

The Moorlands

LS226PW

Barleyfields Terrace

LS236FE

Oxclose Walk

LS226GP

Grasmere Drive

LS226YZ

Buttermere Avenue

LS236ZA

Eastbrook Court

LS237AW

Thorp Arch Park

LS237DA

Woodland Mews

LS226JL

First Avenue

LS227QP

Ainsty Crescent

LS236FQ

Thwaite Road

LS236HP

Westwood Cottages

LS226PE

Deighton Road

LS236HU

Chapel Lane

LS236QY

Bowcliffe Road

LS226RX

Cooper Road

LS226XQ

Manley Drive

LS226RQ

Parsons Green

LS237DP

Walton Gates

LS236AL

High Street

LS236HG

Lairum Rise

LS225EA

Carr Lane

LS226TT

Coniston Way

LS237LL

North Street

LS227FZ

Stonedene Park

LS227TS

Deighton Road

LS236QB

The Crag

LS236UL

Paradise Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.