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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.

All postcodes in Whinmoor

LS142AF

Coal Road

LS142EB

Garth Willow Close

LS142DT

White Laithe Close

LS142HT

Birchfields Avenue

LS142BZ

Naburn Walk

LS142HA

Ashwood

LS142DW

Middle Moor

LS145AA

Pogsons Cottages

LS142BE

Hebden Green

LS149AN

Coal Road

LS142BG

Hebden Walk

LS178NJ

Ring Road

LS142LB

The Courtyards

LS142FJ

Alder Road

LS149LS

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141NN

Coal Road

LS145DN

Sherburn Road

LS142ER

White Laithe Walk

LS141NR

Red Hall Chase

LS141FB

Coal Road

LS142FA

Maple Gardens

LS142FE

Aspen Way

LS141AL

Ringwood Mount

LS142DB

Naburn Place

LS149HS

Coal Road

LS142FN

Beech Way

LS142EF

Red Hall Lane

LS141PX

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142DE

Naburn Chase

LS142EY

Woodlands Way

LS142BJ

Hebden Chase

LS149LF

Coal Road

LS142DG

Birkwith Close

LS141EG

Whinmoor Crescent

LS142DP

Sherburn Road North

LS141FP

Blackthorn Avenue

LS91AA

Coal Road

LS149HP

Coal Road

LS178NE

Wetherby Road

LS141NJ

Whinmoor Crescent

LS142HU

Birchfields Rise

LS149GR

Coal Road

LS145DG

Sherburn Approach

LS145QF

York Road

LS141AR

Ringwood Drive

LS142BL

Naburn Drive

LS142EZ

Willow Way

LS142AG

Windmill Court

LS142DF

Naburn Approach

LS141EE

Red Hall View

LS142EU

White Laithe Approach

LS178GD

Brandon Close

LS141DZ

Red Hall Garth

LS142ET

Hawthorn Mews

LS145JH

Stanks Lane North

LS149NW

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141NW

Coal Road

LS142BY

Sherburn Road North

LS149LP

Coal Road

LS142HS

Farnham Close

LS142HE

Cherrywood Gardens

LS142DU

White Laithe Road

LS142DZ

Garth Willow Avenue

LS141GQ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS149LG

Coal Road

LS141AG

Whinmoor Crescent

LS142HX

Westwinn Garth

LS142EX

Sycamore Avenue

LS149NT

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141NU

Coal Road

LS142JD

Birchfields Rise

LS142AS

Baildon Close

LS142AB

York Road

LS149GB

Coal Road

LS141DY

Red Hall Way

LS142DH

Coal Road

LS157WZ

Coal Road

LS142FP

Hazel Road

LS142FB

Oak Drive

LS142DY

Willow Garth Avenue

LS142ED

Garth Willow Close

LS142DA

Naburn Walk

LS142AA

York Road

LS142HB

Oakdale Meadow

LS142EH

White Laithe Approach

LS142XU

Coal Road

LS142BN

Baildon Walk

LS142DX

White Laithe Road

LS142BH

Hebden Path

LS149HN

Coal Road

LS141AN

Ringwood Crescent

LS149JX

Coal Road

LS142AW

Woodlands Way

LS142DN

Marsett Way

LS178ND

Wetherby Road

LS145JL

Mill Green Gardens

LS141PT

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141NT

Red Hall Lane

LS142BU

Sherburn Road North

LS145DH

Sherburn Approach

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.