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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

LS226PU

West Gate

LS227YJ

Willow Vale

LS236WB

Freely Fields

LS227DN

Sandbeck Way

LS236NJ

Wickham Avenue

LS236JB

Nursery Way

LS237GH

Ludlow Croft

LS226YA

Burrell Close

LS226WQ

Glebe Field Croft

LS236NW

Helmsley Road

Data Sources

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