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Oakwood, Leeds

has 978 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 70 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £143,101 across 10,882 recent sales. Prices here are up 2.8% year-on-year.

978Homes

£143,101+2.8%Median price

70Avg EPC score

38Median age

3,764Population

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Last updated 13 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Population
3,764
Households
1,317
Median age
37.7

Age bands

65+ 17%0-15 19%16-24 13%25-44 28%45-64 24%

Ethnicity

Asian 35%Black 5%Mixed 4%Other 4%White 52%

Who lives in Oakwood?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 36%Semi 27%Detached 36%

Build age

Pre 1900 9%1900 1944 27%1945 1999 55%2000 Plus 9%

Energy efficiency · avg score 70

55%

36%

Tenure

Owned 79%Social 3%Private Rent 18%

What are the homes like in Oakwood?

Market

Median price
£143,101▲
Avg price
£174,390
Sales
10,882
Rent YoY
5.6%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Oakwood?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 2)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Is Oakwood a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
830▲

By crime type

Robbery 10%Burglary 18%Shoplifting 14%Public Order 11%Vehicle Crime 10%Violence And Sexual Offences 38%

How safe is Oakwood?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
98%
Ultrafast broadband
98%
Superfast broadband
100%
5G coverage
87.1%
Bus stops
7
Buses / day
291
EV chargers
1,070

Nearest rail station: Cross Gates Rail Station (3.74 km)

What's transport like in Oakwood?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
379.4 m
Air NO₂
13.0158 µg/m³
Air PM
7.4153 µg/m³
Road noise
70.0-74.9

Designations

Ancient Woodland

Nearest bathing water: Wharfe at Wilderness Carpark — rated Poor (13.67 km)

What's the environment like in Oakwood?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Coal Mining Legacy
Conservation Area

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Low

Does Oakwood flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
2

Designations

Tree Preservation Zone

Listed buildings

Goldsborough Oakwood Private Nursing Home And Oak House · Grade II
Hollin Hill House · Grade II

What's the heritage in Oakwood?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
1
Avg FSM %
54.1%
Childcare providers
1

Nearest hospital: St James's University Hospital (2.58 km)

What schools are in Oakwood?

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
175

Show 25 recent applications

TA Sycamore: Fell TB Sycamore: Reduce Height To Around 8m.
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For A Detached Outbuilding To The Rear
Demolition Of Conservatory And Construction Of A Single Storey Extension To Side And Rear Including Alteration Of Window To Side - NON MATER
Variation Of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) To Previously Approved Planning Application 23/06541/FU (Alterations Including New Front Entrance
T1 - Willow (Within G1 Group) Prune Branches Overhanging The Applicants Property Back To The Boundary Line. Selective Reduction Of Large Lat
3 X Self Seeded Sycamores: Wrapped In Ivy To Be Removed And Perimeter Hedge Cutting To Overgrown Shrubs, Plus Deadwooding Of Oak Tree To The
Change Of Use From Dwelling (Class C3) To Children'S Care Home (Class C2) For 2 Children
T1 Yew - Remove The Limb With A Splitting Union Growing Over The Neighbours Drive Back To The Upright Stem.
T1 Holly: To Be Removed To Ground Level Or As Low As Site Allows. T2 Hawthorn: To Be Removed To Ground Level Or As Low As Site Allows. T3 Sy
Demolition And Replacement Of Single Storey Side/Rear Extension Including Alteration To Boundary Wall/Treatment
T1 Sweet Chestnut : Remove
T1 Ash - To Crown Reduce Tree Back To Previous Pruning Points (1- 1.5m).
T1 Cypress - Fell
T1. -Oak Tree,We Would Like To Crown Lift To 5.5 Meters To Meet Highway Guidance. T2 - Lime Tree. We Would Like To Remove This Tree Due To P
T1 Beech - Cut Back Branch Tips To Clear The Properties By Approximately 3m To Suitable Growth Points, Crown Lift To Achieve A 5m Clearance
TG4 Ash: Remove Close To Ground Level And Treat Stumps With Herbicide To Inhibit Re Growth. T7 Hawthorn: Remove Close To Ground Level And Tr
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For An Extension To The Gable, Dormer Window To The Rear And Rooflights To The Front
Change Of Use From Dwelling (Class C3) To Childrens' Care Home (Class C2)
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For Installation Of A Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System
Retrospective Application For Demolition Of Existing Single Storey Rear Extension; Single Storey Side And Rear Extension With Feature Glazed
Certificate Of Proposed Lawful Development For A Single Storey Rear Extension
Part Retrospective Application For A First Floor Rear Extension With Juliet Balcony; Roof Extension, With Dormer Windows To Each Side And Fe
6.0m Single Storey Rear Extension, 4.0m To Ridge Height, 2.8m To Eaves
Demolition Of Extensions To Sides And Rear Including Carport And Canopy And Removal Of Bay Window To Front And Chimneys; Alterations And Ext
T1 Willow - Removal. Mature Tree With Bias Towards The Property Now Constituting A Danger To The Property.

About

About property data in Oakwood

The population here is approximately 3,764, with a median age of 38. 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, a conservation area designation and 2 listed buildings. There were 830 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 8.5% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 2. This area covers 40 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Oakwood?

The average house price in Oakwood is £143,101, based on 10,882 recent sales. Prices are up 2.8% year-on-year.

Is Oakwood a good place to live?

Oakwood is in the 2nd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Oakwood in a flood zone?

Oakwood is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Oakwood?

There were 830 recorded crimes in Oakwood in the last 12 months, up 8.5% year-on-year.

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

The average EPC score in Oakwood is 70, with the most common rating band being C.

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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).