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LS17 8ND

Wetherby Road

Cross Gates & Whinmoor

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Detailed insights for LS17 8ND

Overview

Postcode LS17 8ND 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 Whinmoor area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whinmoor is £51,001 per year. The nearest station is Cross Gates, about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hawthron Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Whinmoor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Whinmoor has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Whinmoor is £51,001 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from LS17 8ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Whinmoor near LS17 8ND 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS17 8ND
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHawthron ParkLargeWalking directions to Hawthron Park

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
2,208.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.19(-43%)
Burglary
15.74(+209%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.82(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.82(+3%)
Public order
6.3(-29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
60.09%
Indian
71
16.67%
Pakistani
47
11.03%
Other Asian
8
1.88%
Other
8
1.88%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
184
55.26%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.41%
No qualifications
36
10.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
9.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
49.01%
Owns outright
64
42.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.31%
Other social rented
4
2.65%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.99%
Total households: 151

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS17 8ND.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS17 8ND
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 2026197, Wetherby Road, Leeds, LS17 8NDDetachedFreehold£350,000
26 Sept 202512, Red Hall Gardens, Leeds, LS17 8NGDetachedFreehold£570,000
28 Jan 20268, Rosebank Close, Leeds, LS17 8FSDetachedFreehold£445,000
24 Nov 202511, Rosebank Close, Leeds, LS17 8FSOtherFreehold£750,000
04 Jul 202520, Whinmoor Gardens, Leeds, LS14 1AFDetachedFreehold£590,000

Schools

In the LS17 8ND postcode area, located within Whinmoor, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS17 8ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryFieldhead Carr Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryGrange Farm Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS17 8ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS17 8ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis244 Wetherby Road, Monkswood, Leeds, LS17 8NEWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miCoronation Service Station213 Wetherby Road, Roundhay, Leeds, LS17 8NDWalking directions to Coronation Service Station
0.1 miSparRed Hall Lane, Leeds, LS17 8NAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miPremier55-57 Monkswood Drive, Seacroft, Leeds, LS14 1DWWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodWetherby Road, Leeds, LS17 8LZWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 LS17 8ND, 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)WhinmoorE02002358
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 029BE01011716
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LS17 8ND

Is LS17 8ND (Whinmoor) safe?

The area around LS17 8ND records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near LS17 8ND?

The median sale price around LS17 8ND in Whinmoor is £238,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 287 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS17 8ND?

There are 5 schools close to LS17 8ND, including Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), Fieldhead Carr Primary School (Good) and Grange Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS17 8ND?

LS17 8ND scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,583 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS17 8ND (Whinmoor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds East covering LS17 8ND 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.