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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

LS141NN

Coal Road

LS141NT

Red Hall Lane

LS142DX

White Laithe Road

LS142FA

Maple Gardens

LS142FE

Aspen Way

LS141AL

Ringwood Mount

LS142HB

Oakdale Meadow

LS149LX

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS149NU

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS91AA

Coal Road

LS141GW

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS142BT

Sherburn Road North

LS142ET

Hawthorn Mews

LS142FJ

Alder Road

LS141AF

Whinmoor Gardens

LS149NL

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS178NJ

Ring Road

LS141AJ

Ringwood Avenue

LS142BX

Sherburn Road North

LS145JH

Stanks Lane North

LS149NG

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS149NP

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

LS141EJ

Red Hall Drive

LS142JE

Birchfields Close

LS149HY

Coal Road

LS141NJ

Whinmoor Crescent

LS142AT

Baildon Place

LS142DD

Naburn Road

LS142LB

The Courtyards

LS141AT

Ring Road

LS141EW

Whinmoor Crescent

LS142EE

Hathaway Walk

LS157WZ

Coal Road

LS141HW

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Data Sources

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