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LS14 5NZ

Pennwell Garth

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

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Detailed insights for LS14 5NZ

Overview

Postcode LS14 5NZ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Swarcliffe is £38,728 per year. The nearest station is Cross Gates located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Sledmere Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Swarcliffe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Swarcliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.4%

Approximately 29.4% 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 5NZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Swarcliffe near LS14 5NZ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS14 5NZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSledmere GreenSmallWalking directions to Sledmere Green
0.1 miPennwell Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Pennwell Pocket Park
0.5 miMill Green CloseSmallWalking directions to Mill Green Close

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
3,320.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.25(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.6(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.4(+21%)
Public order
5.2(-41%)
Other theft
5.2(-22%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
322
75.06%
African
44
10.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
4.2%
Other White
12
2.8%
Indian
5
1.17%
Total population: 429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
34.8%
Level 3 (A level)
62
19.44%
No qualifications
56
17.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.58%
Total 16+ residents: 319

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
48.13%
Other social rented
34
18.18%
Social rents from council
21
11.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
10.7%
Owns outright
17
9.09%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Based on 290 recent sales, the median property price is £237,750 in Cross Gates & 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 Cross Gates & 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 Cross Gates & Whinmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached55£360,000£3,400
Flats11£130,000£2,203
Semi-Detached153£245,000£3,125
Terraced71£183,000£2,365

10 year median price trend in Cross Gates & Whinmoor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cross Gates & Whinmoor.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS14 5NZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS14 5NZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202630, Pennwell Garth, Leeds, LS14 5NZDetachedFreehold£260,000
04 Aug 20254, Langbar Gardens, Leeds, LS14 5ESTerracedFreehold£150,000
22 Sept 20254, Fawdon Drive, Leeds, LS14 5QRTerracedFreehold£177,000
19 Feb 20266, Pennwell Green, Leeds, LS14 5QSTerracedFreehold£167,000
01 May 2026148, Swarcliffe Avenue, Leeds, LS14 5NHDetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the LS14 5NZ postcode area, located within Swarcliffe, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS14 5NZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGrimes Dyke Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySwarcliffe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryScholes (Elmet) Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS14 5NZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS14 5NZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodSwarcliffe Avenue, Swarcliffe, Leeds, LS14 5EYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miBest-one14-16 Stanks Parade, Stanks, Leeds, LS14 5PLWalking directions to Best-one

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 5NZ, 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 041BE01011722
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LS14 5NZ

Is LS14 5NZ (Swarcliffe) safe?

The area around LS14 5NZ records about 103 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 5NZ?

The median sale price around LS14 5NZ in Swarcliffe is £237,750 (about £2,949 per square metre) based on 290 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS14 5NZ?

There are 8 schools close to LS14 5NZ, including Grimes Dyke Primary School (Good), Swarcliffe Primary School (Good) and Scholes (Elmet) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS14 5NZ?

LS14 5NZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,011 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.