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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

LS236DG

Church Street

LS226XF

Deighton Road

LS227UR

Esk Gardens

LS236DS

Oaks Lane

LS236JR

Willow Lane

LS226FQ

Grizedale Close

LS226YE

Langdale Close

LS236BD

Shires Court

LS225RA

Glebe Field Close

LS236HF

Bridge Garth

LS249LT

Wetherby Road

LS236DL

Primrose Lane

LS226PH

Barleyfields Walk

LS227QU

Linden Way

LS226NH

Westgate

LS227QG

Allanfield Terrace

LS236ER

Moor End

LS236BF

Chapel Mews

LS237FE

Avenue C West

LS226WB

Ashburn Grove

LS227DQ

Sandbeck Close

LS236LB

Low Way

LS227QZ

Maple Drive

LS226JY

Montagu Road

LS227PX

Coxwold Hill

LS237AU

Rudgate

LS226AL

Cliffe Terrace

LS227FW

Aire Mount

LS226AF

Westgate

LS227QR

Ainsty Crescent

LS226BN

Westgate

LS229AD

North Street

LS227FT

Kings Meadow Mews

LS236AY

Grove Crescent South

LS236ES

Leys Lane

LS236EX

Bownas Road

LS226SL

York Road

LS227GZ

Deighton Close

LS236DZ

Riverdale Gardens

LS226PB

Deighton Road

LS226PA

York Place

LS227XL

Deighton Road

LS236TN

The Orchard

LS236BQ

Clifford Road

LS226JP

Hallfield Crescent

LS226RJ

Walton Road

LS225EG

Racecourse Approach

LS227PZ

North Grove Avenue

LS236EZ

Mill Dam

LS236AD

High Street

LS226SP

Meyrick Avenue

LS236RE

Wetherby Road

LS236RU

Bradford Close

LS226AE

Farriers Court

LS226GN

Shaw Barn Croft

LS236HZ

Albion Terrace

LS237DS

Leys Lane

LS226FG

Haweswater Close

LS236TR

Spa Mews

LS226JJ

Walton Road

LS227US

Field View

LS236SR

Lyndon Close

LS225LL

Micklethwaite Stables

LS236TF

Church Meadows

LS226BD

Devonshire Drive

LS236DH

Slade Close

LS236PF

Woodside Road

LS226GT

Oak Ridge

LS226RL

Lacey Grove

LS236JG

Chestnut End

LS236UZ

North Street

LS236DA

Hall Close

LS236NP

Clifford Moor Road

LS236DD

St Johns Road

LS229FG

North Street

LS236ST

Willow Glade

LS236PD

Moor Side

LS227FU

Kings Meadow Close

LS236NU

Clifford Moor Road

LS226JG

Horsefair

LS226XD

Wentworth Gate

LS227TW

Sandbeck Lane

LS249NT

Spen Common Lane

LS236JT

Willow Grove

LS227QJ

Ainsty View

LS236PS

Nursery Way

LS237FF

Avenue D

LS226TE

Northfield Mews

LS227UW

Calder Close

LS236RG

Lyndon Avenue

LS236TD

Appletree Close

LS237WY

North Street

LS236BS

Royal Terrace

LS236LQ

Rhodes Lane

LS237GA

Avenue E East

LS237AD

Church Causeway

LS226JA

Victoria Court

LS237FW

Avenue D

LS226NJ

Westgate

LS226LN

Market Place

Data Sources

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