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LS14 5HG

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Cross Gates & Whinmoor

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Overview

Postcode LS14 5HG is located in a major urban area, within the Cross Gates & Whinmoor ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Swarcliffe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swarcliffe is £38,728 per year. The nearest station is Cross Gates, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Manston Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
55.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Swarcliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Swarcliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.8%

Approximately 55.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Swarcliffe is £38,728 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS14 5HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Swarcliffe near LS14 5HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cross Gates located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS14 5HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Cross Gates

N/A

Walking directions to Cross Gates

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS14 5HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miManston ParkMediumWalking directions to Manston Park
0.4 miPennwell Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Pennwell Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
223
Population density
6,324.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.07(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.77(+37%)
Public order
11.77(+33%)
Other theft
6.42(-3%)
Burglary
5.35(+5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
94.14%
Other White
10
4.5%
African
2
0.9%
Irish
1
0.45%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
33.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
13.22%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
50.83%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.67%
Owns outright
17
14.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.5%
Other social rented
6
5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)287
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £293K

Based on 287 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Cross Gates & Whinmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£360,000£316
Semi-Detached153£245,000£290
Terraced69£183,000£219
Flats10£130,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,950£106,000£164,000£115,000
2017£264,995£93,000£170,000£125,475
2018£270,500£100,000£168,000£127,000
2019£306,475£105,500£175,000£130,000
2020£324,950£90,000£195,000£135,000
2021£320,000£107,000£205,000£140,000
2022£360,000£111,250£232,000£166,750
2023£352,500£120,000£230,000£165,000
2024£356,825£114,000£231,000£174,000
2025£375,000£130,000£240,000£185,000
2026£360,000£117,500£251,000£171,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£164£186£143
2017£222£157£197£148
2018£237£171£204£159
2019£271£172£219£153
2020£276£158£222£172
2021£276£175£244£180
2022£321£181£268£197
2023£319£183£270£200
2024£324£165£283£197
2025£344£192£282£218
2026£308£244£293£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cross Gates & Whinmoor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS14 5HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS14 5HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 20268, Stonehurst, Leeds, LS14 5PEDetachedFreehold£200,000
31 Mar 2025177, Swarcliffe Drive, Leeds, LS14 5JESemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
19 Dec 202535, Swardale Green, Leeds, LS14 5HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
14 May 2026120, Church Lane, Leeds, LS15 8TXSemi-DetachedFreehold£234,000
13 Aug 2025112, Church Lane, Leeds, LS15 8TXTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the LS14 5HG postcode area, located within Swarcliffe, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS14 5HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryManston PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryManston St James Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS14 5HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS14 5HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBest-one14-16 Stanks Parade, Stanks, Leeds, LS14 5PLWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miManston Convenience StoreLeeds, LS15 8JGWalking directions to Manston Convenience Store
0.3 miFood King Superstores8-10 Swarcliffe Parade, Leeds, LS14 5AQWalking directions to Food King Superstores
0.4 miA1 News And Mini Market2 Manston Approach, Cross Gates, Leeds, LS15 8BQWalking directions to A1 News And Mini Market
0.4 miFarmfoodsBarwick Road, Leeds, LS14 6HRWalking directions to Farmfoods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS14 5HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paula-Jane Thackray

Cross Gates & Whinmoor - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Richard Burgon

Leeds East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds EastE14001320
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SwarcliffeE02002370
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 041DE01011724
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS14 5HG

Is LS14 5HG (Swarcliffe) safe?

The area around LS14 5HG records about 109 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. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LS14 5HG?

The median sale price around LS14 5HG in Swarcliffe is £238,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 287 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS14 5HG?

There are 9 schools close to LS14 5HG, including Manston Primary (Good), St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Manston St James Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS14 5HG?

The closest station to LS14 5HG is Cross Gates, about 1,282 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS14 5HG?

LS14 5HG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,876 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS14 5HG (Swarcliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds East covering LS14 5HG is Richard Burgon (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paula-Jane Thackray (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.