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Moortown, Leeds

has 1,421 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 61 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £165,000 across 5,299 recent sales. Prices here are up 2.8% year-on-year.

1,421Homes

£165,000+2.8%Median price

61Avg EPC score

39Median age

3,850Population

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Last updated 13 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Population
3,850
Households
1,614
Median age
39.1

Age bands

65+ 17%0-15 17%16-24 10%25-44 31%45-64 25%

Ethnicity

Asian 27%Black 3%Mixed 4%Other 4%White 63%

Who lives in Moortown?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 56%Semi 26%Detached 11%Terraced 7%

Build age

1900 1944 26%1945 1999 67%2000 Plus 7%

Energy efficiency · avg score 61

19%

56%

26%

Tenure

Owned 65%Social 8%Private Rent 27%

What are the homes like in Moortown?

Market

Median price
£165,000▲
Avg price
£194,374
Sales
5,299
Rent YoY
5.6%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Moortown?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 7)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Education4
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Employment1
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Is Moortown a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
775▼

By crime type

Burglary 9%Other Crime 11%Other Theft 12%Public Order 9%Anti-Social Behaviour 12%Violence And Sexual Offences 47%

How safe is Moortown?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
94.7%
Ultrafast broadband
94.7%
Superfast broadband
98.5%
5G coverage
87.1%
Bus stops
11
Buses / day
2,860
EV chargers
1,070

Nearest rail station: Burley Park Rail Station (4.34 km)

What's transport like in Moortown?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
326.5 m
Air NO₂
12.1996 µg/m³
Air PM
7.0525 µg/m³
Road noise
>=75.0

Nearest bathing water: Wharfe at Wilderness Carpark — rated Poor (13.64 km)

What's the environment like in Moortown?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Coal Mining Legacy

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Low

Does Moortown flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
1

Designations

Tree Preservation Zone

Listed buildings

Moorfield House And Attached Outbuildings And Walls · Grade II

What's the heritage in Moortown?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
2
Avg FSM %
5.8%
Childcare providers
2

Nearest hospital: St James's University Hospital (4.28 km)

What schools are in Moortown?

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
124

Show 25 recent applications

T1 Sycamore: Remove T30 Norway Maple: Remove (See Application Form For Additional Information).
Removal Of Prefabricated Shed And Erect New Single Storey Modular Building To Provide A New SEN Classroom.
Two Digital LCD Display Screens, One On Each Side Of The Street Hub Unit
The Installation Of One Street Hub And Removal Of Associated Payphones
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For A Roof Extension To Form Gable To Side, Dormer Window To The Rear And Rooflights To The Front
Single Storey Rear Extension And Part Conversion Of The Garage To Habitable Space Including External Alterations
Please See Attached Tree Condition Report: T1 Norway Maple: Remove, Two Epicormic Growths At Base Of Tree. T6 Downy Birch, T38 Sycamore: Rem
Conversion Of Two Apartments To Form One Single Dwelling With Alterations Including Amendments To Internal Layout, Replacement Windows And I
Certificate Of Existing Lawful Development For Use Of Site As A Dental Practice
T1 Ash - Remove To Ground Level Due To Ash Dieback, Tree Has Shed Smaller Branches Over Four Gardens, Re Plant Could Be A Stipulation Of The
Single Storey Rear And Side Extension; Roof Extensions Including New Gable To Side And Dormer Window To The Rear; Rooflight To The Front; Al
Two Dormer Windows To Side
T1 Lime: Now The Leaves Are Off The Tree, Its Clear To See The Major Deadwood In The Canopy, I Would Recommend A Further 2m Reduction To Sui
T1 Lime -No Height Reduction Or Crowning Is Required. Lateral Reduction Will Be Pruning Of Saplings And Low-Lying Branches That Impede A Roa
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For A Roof Extension To The Gable And Dormer Window To The Rear; Porch To The Front
T2, T3, T6, T9, T10, T11, T12 Sycamore, T7, T22 Norway Maple: Crown Lift To 2.5m. T4 Sycamore, T5 Hornbeam, T31, T32 Norway Maple: Remove. T
Demolition Of Garage To Rear; Construction Of A Part Two Storey And Part Single Storey Extension To The Side And Rear
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For A Single Storey Side Extension
Cetificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For A Roof Extension To The Gable And Dormer Window To The Rear; Porch To The Front
Part Retrospective Application For First Floor Rear Extension; Single Storey Rear Extension; Alterations To First Floor Windows Incorporatin
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For Demolition Of Conservatory To Rear And Erection Of New Single Storey Extension To Rear
Part Two, Part Single Storey Rear Extension; Replacement Of Existing Window To Front Elevation; Bay Window To The Front
Single Storey Rear Extension And Removal Of Chimney From Rear Elevation.
Single Storey Wrap Around Extension To Side And Rear; New First Floor Window To Side; Alterations To Driveway At Front To Accommodate Enlarg
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For A Dormer Window To The Rear And Repositioning Of Rooflight To Front

About

About property data in Moortown

The population here is approximately 3,850, with a median age of 39. The dominant construction era here is 1945 1999. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include historic coal mining and 1 listed building. There were 775 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 2% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 7. This area covers 54 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Moortown?

The average house price in Moortown is £165,000, based on 5,299 recent sales. Prices are up 2.8% year-on-year.

Is Moortown a good place to live?

Moortown is in the 7th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Moortown in a flood zone?

Moortown is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in Moortown?

There were 775 recorded crimes in Moortown in the last 12 months, down 2% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Moortown?

The average EPC score in Moortown is 61, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).