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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

LS141ED

Red Hall Way

LS142DQ

Coal Road

LS141EL

Red Hall Court

LS141FN

Hawthorn Farm Road

LS149HR

Coal Road

LS141GW

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142EJ

White Laithe Garth

LS142EL

White Laithe Croft

LS141EQ

Whinmoor Crescent

LS141EB

Red Hall Walk

LS141AF

Whinmoor Gardens

LS141FS

Woodland Chase

LS142AQ

Seacroft Industrial Estate

LS142BQ

Hebden Walk

LS142SD

Coal Road

LS142FL

Bramble Approach

LS142AT

Baildon Place

LS142BT

Sherburn Road North

LS141EJ

Red Hall Drive

LS142LA

Victoria Industrial Park

LS149NZ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS143WT

Coal Road

LS145DB

Sherburn Square

LS142HG

Walnut Close

LS142BA

Baildon Chase

LS142DS

White Laithe Avenue

LS142BD

Hebden Close

LS141NP

Coal Road

LS149HT

Coal Road

LS141AP

Ringwood Drive

LS142EQ

White Laithe Road

LS178NL

Grange View Gardens

LS149LZ

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141AT

Ring Road

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.