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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 102 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
102
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
47.81(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.54(-5%)
Burglary
11.11(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.88(+27%)
Public order
9.84(+11%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £274,500 in Whinmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £840,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whinmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached29£375,000£3,571
Flats1£198,000£1,678
Semi-Detached43£275,000£3,137
Terraced29£172,000£2,167

10 years median price trend in Whinmoor

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

Frequently asked questions about Whinmoor

Is Whinmoor safe?

Whinmoor records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whinmoor?

The median sale price in Whinmoor is £274,500 (about £2,952 per square metre) based on 102 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Whinmoor?

Whinmoor has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Whinmoor?

Whinmoor scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whinmoor sits around rank 10,633 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Whinmoor?

The average household income in Whinmoor is around £51,001 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Whinmoor

LS142DR

Sherburn Road North

LS149HQ

Coal Road

LS142FQ

Woodville Close

LS142BF

Oak Drive

LS142AY

Sherburn Road North

LS141FQ

Juniper Court

LS149GH

Coal Road

LS141AH

Kingsmead Drive

LS142JE

Birchfields Close

LS142HR

Farnham Croft

LS178NB

Red Hall Lane

LS141EF

Red Hall Way

LS145DD

Stanks Lane North

LS149NU

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142BW

Baildon Walk

LS142HN

Hawthorne Rise

LS145DF

Sherburn Row

LS142HZ

Birchfields Crescent

LS149GQ

Coal Road

LS145DE

Sherburn Walk

LS141GR

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS97UT

Coal Road

LS141EH

Red Hall Drive

LS142EG

Naburn Approach

LS142HF

Cherrywood Close

LS141EA

Red Hall Green

LS141AJ

Ringwood Avenue

LS145DJ

Sherburn Close

LS91AS

Coal Road

LS178LZ

Wetherby Road

LS142FG

Poplar Place

LS145JS

Mill Green View

LS149NX

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS149JH

Coal Road

LS142EN

White Laithe Grove

LS178FS

Rosebank Close

LS149PA

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145JJ

Mill Green Gardens

LS149NY

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS178NH

Wetherby Road

LS142DL

Litton Way

LS142BS

Sherburn Road North

LS149NP

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142EA

Garth Willow Avenue

LS149NR

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142BP

Naburn Fold

LS142EE

Hathaway Walk

LS142FF

Aspen View

LS141NS

Red Hall Chase

LS149HY

Coal Road

LS142AR

Coal Road

LS142AX

Baildon Path

LS149AH

Coal Road

LS142JF

Birchfields Court

LS142AU

Baildon Drive

LS142HH

Acorn Drive

LS142BR

Naburn Fold

LS141EW

Whinmoor Crescent

LS142FD

Yew Road

LS91BU

Coal Road

LS149NG

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS145DQ

Sherburn Approach

LS142EP

White Laithe Green

LS142EW

White Laithe Gardens

LS142BX

Sherburn Road North

LS142HJ

Cherry Rise

LS141AW

Ringwood Gardens

LS149JB

Coal Road

LS142HQ

Elm Croft

LS178NQ

Red Hall Avenue

LS142DD

Naburn Road

LS91BL

Coal Road

LS141PS

Coal Road

LS141NL

Red Hall Lane

LS142DJ

Hathaway Drive

LS149NL

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141FR

Honeysuckle Drive

LS145JT

Mill Green View

LS142JA

Birchfields Garth

LS178NA

Red Hall Lane

LS149GS

Coal Road

LS145DL

Whinmoor Way

LS142ES

Naburn Approach

LS141PQ

Hawthorn Park

LS142HD

Oakdale Garth

LS142JB

Birchfields Rise

LS141AD

Ring Road

LS149LB

Coal Road

LS142AZ

Baildon Chase

LS149LT

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS149LX

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141HW

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142HY

Westwinn View

LS141NX

Whinmoor Court

LS145JQ

York Road

LS141AS

Kingsmead

LS178NG

Red Hall Gardens

LS142FH

Alder Road

LS142BB

Hebden Approach

LS141AQ

Whinmoor Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.