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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

LS145QF

York Road

LS178NE

Wetherby Road

LS142BE

Hebden Green

LS142EU

White Laithe Approach

LS142HJ

Cherry Rise

LS178NG

Red Hall Gardens

LS145JJ

Mill Green Gardens

LS142HE

Cherrywood Gardens

LS145AA

Pogsons Cottages

LS178NQ

Red Hall Avenue

LS141AD

Ring Road

LS142HU

Birchfields Rise

LS143WT

Coal Road

LS145DF

Sherburn Row

LS145DL

Whinmoor Way

LS141NU

Coal Road

LS142DR

Sherburn Road North

LS142DS

White Laithe Avenue

LS149GH

Coal Road

LS149LG

Coal Road

LS141EG

Whinmoor Crescent

LS141FR

Honeysuckle Drive

LS142HZ

Birchfields Crescent

LS149NZ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS149JH

Coal Road

LS142DY

Willow Garth Avenue

LS142EZ

Willow Way

LS142HN

Hawthorne Rise

LS91BU

Coal Road

LS149LP

Coal Road

LS141EL

Red Hall Court

LS141NX

Whinmoor Court

LS142DB

Naburn Place

LS142JB

Birchfields Rise

LS141DZ

Red Hall Garth

LS141FB

Coal Road

LS141GR

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142ER

White Laithe Walk

LS142FG

Poplar Place

LS142HR

Farnham Croft

LS142SD

Coal Road

LS145DQ

Sherburn Approach

LS149JB

Coal Road

LS149PA

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS178LZ

Wetherby Road

LS142BA

Baildon Chase

LS142DT

White Laithe Close

LS142HY

Westwinn View

LS178NL

Grange View Gardens

LS141AR

Ringwood Drive

LS141NS

Red Hall Chase

LS141PT

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142HX

Westwinn Garth

LS149LF

Coal Road

LS142DU

White Laithe Road

LS149JX

Coal Road

LS141NW

Coal Road

LS142JD

Birchfields Rise

LS149HP

Coal Road

LS141AH

Kingsmead Drive

LS141EQ

Whinmoor Crescent

LS142BQ

Hebden Walk

LS142DE

Naburn Chase

LS142DP

Sherburn Road North

LS142DQ

Coal Road

LS142HT

Birchfields Avenue

LS141EF

Red Hall Way

LS142AF

Coal Road

LS142BS

Sherburn Road North

LS142DL

Litton Way

LS141AQ

Whinmoor Gardens

LS145JT

Mill Green View

LS141EA

Red Hall Green

LS142BY

Sherburn Road North

LS145DN

Sherburn Road

LS149HS

Coal Road

LS178NH

Wetherby Road

LS149LZ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141AG

Whinmoor Crescent

LS142JF

Birchfields Court

LS142BW

Baildon Walk

LS142EL

White Laithe Croft

LS145JL

Mill Green Gardens

LS178FS

Rosebank Close

LS142AG

Windmill Court

LS142HQ

Elm Croft

LS145JQ

York Road

LS149LS

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142BZ

Naburn Walk

LS142EW

White Laithe Gardens

LS142EX

Sycamore Avenue

LS142LA

Victoria Industrial Park

LS142EQ

White Laithe Road

LS145DG

Sherburn Approach

LS141FS

Woodland Chase

LS142AW

Woodlands Way

LS142BH

Hebden Path

LS142EB

Garth Willow Close

LS142HD

Oakdale Garth

LS149GS

Coal Road

Data Sources

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