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About

Whinmoor is a residential suburb situated in the northeast of Leeds, bordering the outer ring road. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including semi-detached homes and some modern developments. It functions primarily as a commuter area, with local shopping facilities centred along Whinmoor Road. The landscape is generally flat, with several small greenspaces and playing fields integrated into the housing layout.

The area contains the Whinmoor Swallet, a notable geological feature where a stream disappears underground into a limestone sinkhole. This green corridor provides a distinct natural habitat within the urban setting. Community life focuses on local schools and sports clubs, with easy road access to both Leeds city centre and the wider motorway network facilitating travel for residents.

Area overview

On average Whinmoor has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whinmoor is £51,001 per year. There are 3 schools in Whinmoor: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whinmoor is home to around 8,638 people, with a population density of about 2,923.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whinmoor Population
8,638
Population density
2,923.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.58(+9%)
Burglary
12.27(+139%)
Public order
10.53(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.61(-30%)
Other theft
9.15(+38%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,975
80.77%
Indian
362
4.19%
Pakistani
326
3.77%
Other White
221
2.56%
African
121
1.4%
Total population: 8,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,001
29.41%
No qualifications
1,431
21.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,163
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
733
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,803

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,352
37.14%
Owns outright
1,063
29.2%
Social rents from council
619
17.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
279
7.66%
Other social rented
224
6.15%
Total households: 3,640

Property prices in Whinmoor

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 in Whinmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whinmoor 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 Whinmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£372,500
Semi-Detached40£268,500
Terraced30£180,000

10 years median price trend in Whinmoor

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

All postcodes in Whinmoor

LS149NR

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141GQ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141PX

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS149LB

Coal Road

LS142DW

Middle Moor

LS142BL

Naburn Drive

LS142FL

Bramble Approach

LS149NW

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142BD

Hebden Close

LS142FN

Beech Way

LS142HF

Cherrywood Close

LS142FH

Alder Road

LS149AH

Coal Road

LS149GQ

Coal Road

LS149HT

Coal Road

LS141FN

Hawthorn Farm Road

LS141FP

Blackthorn Avenue

LS141NR

Red Hall Chase

LS142BF

Oak Drive

LS141AN

Ringwood Crescent

LS142DJ

Hathaway Drive

LS141NL

Red Hall Lane

LS142DG

Birkwith Close

LS142DN

Marsett Way

LS142ES

Naburn Approach

LS142FQ

Woodville Close

LS142XU

Coal Road

LS142EG

Naburn Approach

LS141EB

Red Hall Walk

LS142ED

Garth Willow Close

LS142FP

Hazel Road

LS142JA

Birchfields Garth

LS91AS

Coal Road

LS142AY

Sherburn Road North

LS142AX

Baildon Path

LS149LT

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141AP

Ringwood Drive

LS141EE

Red Hall View

LS149AN

Coal Road

LS142AU

Baildon Drive

LS142EA

Garth Willow Avenue

LS145DD

Stanks Lane North

LS149HN

Coal Road

LS142BG

Hebden Walk

LS142HS

Farnham Close

LS145DB

Sherburn Square

LS149GR

Coal Road

LS149NX

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142BP

Naburn Fold

LS141ED

Red Hall Way

LS142AA

York Road

LS142AZ

Baildon Chase

LS142FD

Yew Road

LS142HH

Acorn Drive

LS142FF

Aspen View

LS142HA

Ashwood

LS145DE

Sherburn Walk

LS145JS

Mill Green View

LS149HR

Coal Road

LS141EH

Red Hall Drive

LS142DH

Coal Road

LS141FQ

Juniper Court

LS142DZ

Garth Willow Avenue

LS142DA

Naburn Walk

LS142EH

White Laithe Approach

LS145DJ

Sherburn Close

LS142EF

Red Hall Lane

LS142EP

White Laithe Green

LS141NP

Coal Road

LS142EJ

White Laithe Garth

LS178NA

Red Hall Lane

LS91BL

Coal Road

LS97UT

Coal Road

LS141PS

Coal Road

LS142FB

Oak Drive

LS178GD

Brandon Close

LS141PQ

Hawthorn Park

LS142BB

Hebden Approach

LS142BN

Baildon Walk

LS149HQ

Coal Road

LS178ND

Wetherby Road

LS141AS

Kingsmead

LS142AQ

Seacroft Industrial Estate

LS142BR

Naburn Fold

LS142HG

Walnut Close

LS142DF

Naburn Approach

LS142EY

Woodlands Way

LS149GB

Coal Road

LS149NT

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142AB

York Road

LS149NY

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS178NB

Red Hall Lane

LS141AW

Ringwood Gardens

LS142BJ

Hebden Chase

LS141DY

Red Hall Way

LS142AR

Coal Road

LS142AS

Baildon Close

LS142BU

Sherburn Road North

LS142EN

White Laithe Grove

LS145DH

Sherburn Approach

Data Sources

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