Appendix 1

Outer North East , and Wetherby Wards

The Outer North East Area consists of the electoral wards of Wetherby, Harewood and Alwoodley. It has a population of 60,751 living in 26,206 households. The area begins in the suburbs of Alwoodley and gradually becomes more sparsely populated and rural as you head northwards into the wards of Harewood and finally Wetherby.

The Outer wedge is primarily considered to be an affluent predominantly white middle class area, which is confirmed by the statistics. Only 7.2% of children live in households on benefits. Across the whole of Leeds the figure is 22.2%.

Comparative crime statistics are significantly lower in the outer area, while educational attainment is also much better. However, this does hide pockets of deprivation and areas which contain diverse populations.

The largest BME group in the wedge is registered as Asian or British Asian and makes up 3% of the population. There are 3,365 people from BME or dual heritage communities living in the Outer North East area (5.6%). Across Leeds there the figure is 8%.

70% of people in the Outer North East area are Christian. The next largest religious group are registered as Jewish, which makes up 7% of the population and then 1.6% who consider themselves Muslim.

Making somewhere a good place to live

The Leeds Annual Survey measures satisfaction levels with various city council services, including how people feel about the place they live in, the quality of local services, what facilities and services people wish to see improved and which should be prioritised. The following are snapshots of key findings from the survey that indicate what the residents of the north east Leeds feel make their area a good place to live. Having information like this allows the Area Committee to involve local residents in deciding priorities for their area.

The top 5 things that  Low levels of crime are most important to  Low levels of anti-social behaviour residents in making somewhere a good  Access to nature and green spaces place to live  Affordable decent housing  Good shopping facilities  The top 5 things that  Road and pavement repairs residents think most  Low level of anti-social behaviour needed improving  Activities for teenagers  Low level of crime  Low level of traffic congestion

The top 5 things that  Road and pavement repairs residents feel have got  Level of traffic congestion worse over the last 12 months  Affordable decent housing  Level of anti social behaviour  Level of crime

The 5 services  Road and pavement repairs residents feel the  Tackling crime Council should give priority to when  Tackling anti-social behaviour spending its money in  Activities for teenagers 2008  Affordable decent housing Alwoodley Ward

Population 22,616

Ethnicity White British 84% Other White 3% Indian 4%

Religion Christian 57% Jewish 18% No religion 11%

Alwoodley is one of the city's most prosperous areas situated 5 miles from the city centre. The southern section of the ward is a well kept residential suburb, built mostly after World War II, which gradually becomes more rural the further north you travel. The A61 Harrogate Road runs from north to south through the centre of Alwoodley and is a major arterial route heading northwards. A Parish Council was established in Alwoodley in 2008.

In Alwoodley there are a number of different areas of housing which are popular with middle class families such as the Primley Parks, the Sandhills, the Plantations, the Turnberrys, the Sunningdales, the Birkdales, the Buckstones and the Wentworths. The residential areas on and around Alwoodley Lane and Wigton Lane are among the most exclusive in Leeds.

The area of Alwoodley has been designated a priority neighbourhood. The area consists of four super output areas and contains 4,335 people living in the 10% and 20% most deprived areas in the country.

According to the 2007 Indices of Deprivation three Super Output Areas (SOAs) are amongst the 10% most deprived areas in the country, while it scores particularly poorly on the living environment measure which puts 3 of the SOAs within the 3% most deprived areas in the country.

Living Index of 2007 Indices of Deprivation Environment Multiple Domain Deprivation Queenshill 1627 2770 Lingfields and Fir Trees 453 5143 Cramner Bank/Allerton High 2489 School 464 Tynwalds and Deanswoods. 650 3156

The main problems experienced in the Moor Allerton area of the ward in 2007 were vehicle crime, burglary and criminal damage. The area also suffers from anti-social behaviour. Approximately 30% of all crime committed in the ward took place in the Moor Allerton area.

The Moor Allerton Partnership was established to improve the area by increasing the level of coordination between public services and increasing the level of resources. There is a strong sense of community in Moor Allerton, with residents taking an active interest in their area. There are also a number of voluntary agencies providing a range of valued activities and services.

The ward based figures showing the number of council administered benefits that are provided in the Alwoodley ward are comparatively higher than in Wetherby and Harewood Wards, although well below the average for the city. The area also has significantly more properties in council tax band A category. Up to four times as many compared to Wetherby and Harewood.

Alwoodley North East Outer Leeds Council administered benefits – 16% 12% 23% all households Children in households on 11% 7% 22% benefits

Although all reported crime in the ward was comparable to Wetherby the figures below show that domestic burglary and vehicle crime was significantly higher in Alwoodley than in other parts of the Outer North East.

Crime Alwoodley Wetherby Harewood All reported crime 1322 1304 938 Burglary 265 60 166 Vehicle Crime 153 144 140 Criminal Damage 260 264 124

In terms of recreational activities the ward has many green spaces and golf courses. For example, Alwoodley Park, Moortown Golf Course, Sandmoor Golf Course and Alwoodley Golf Course are just a few examples. There are also a number of council maintained sport pitches including a new facility on Shadwell Lane.

There are 7 schools located in the ward, Allerton High School, Leeds Grammar School (an independent school for girls and boys aged 3 to 18) and five primary schools. Allerton High School moved into a new purpose built building which opened in September 2008, funded through the Building Schools for the Future Programme.

Alwoodley Leeds 5+ GCSE’s A-C Grade 62.43% 56.00% L4+ for KS2 English 90.05% 80.57% L4+ for KS2 Maths 82.46% 76.76% L4+ for KS2 Science 93.36% 86.46%

There is one library, near the ring road in Moor Allerton which underwent refurbishment in spring 2009. Educational attainment in the area is higher than the Leeds average, but similar to other wards in the area. Harewood Ward

Population 18,287

Ethnicity White British 96% Asian/British Asian 1%

Religion Christian 79% Jewish 3% No religion 10%

Harewood ward is the largest ward in the outer area; however, as it is a predominantly rural area its population is the smallest of the three wards. The ward consists of a number of villages most of which follow the course of the A58 as it heads in a north easterly direction towards Wetherby. It is a predominantly white, middle class area. This is reflected in statistics for council administered benefits. The numbers are significantly lower than in the Alwoodley ward and much lower compared to the rest of the city.

Harewood North East Outer Leeds Alwoodley Council administered 8% 12% 23% 16% benefits – all households Children in households on 3% 7% 22% 11% benefits

Due to the isolated nature of the villages, many of them have their own distinct identity and over the years the number of parish councils has flourished. There are nine parish councils in Harewood each able to raise their own precept and spend money on local projects.

Local volunteers are also involved in a number of other activities. There are three In Bloom groups in Harewood and approximately twelve village halls. All these activities are run by volunteers and contribute significantly to village life. Local volunteers also help run individual programmes such as youth, film and sports clubs.

In terms of recreational activities, the main pastime available in the area will involve taking advantage of its rural location and the many walks and footpaths that are maintained by . Activities include the Harewood House estate, the annual Harewood Hill Climb, the ancient fort of Wendell Hill and Barwick Maypole. The table below shows that crime in the area is low compared to other wards in the Outer North East.

Crime Alwoodley Wetherby Harewood All reported crime 1322 1304 938 Burglary 265 60 166 Vehicle Crime 153 144 140 Criminal Damage 260 264 124

There are no secondary schools in the Harewood ward, but there are eight primary schools. Results for GCSEs are higher than the Leeds average and similar to results in other wards in the outer area.

Harewood Leeds 5+ GCSEs A-C Grade 79.58% 56.00% L4+ for KS2 English 92.70% 80.57% L4+ for KS2 Maths 87.64% 76.76% L4+ for KS2 Science 95.51% 86.46% Wetherby Ward

Population 19,848

Ethnicity White British 96% Asian/British Asian 1%

Religion Christian 81% No religion 11%

Similar to the Harewood ward, Wetherby is a predominantly white middle class area, rural in nature and made up of six population centres. The largest of these is Wetherby with a population of 10,562 and Boston Spa which has 4,006 inhabitants. However, there are small areas of deprivation such as the Hallfields in Wetherby and parts of Boston Spa. This accounts for the slightly higher figures in the table above, although these are still significantly below the Leeds average.

Wetherby North East Leeds Alwoodley Outer Council administered 13% 12% 23% 16% benefits – all households Children in households on 6% 7% 22% 11% benefits

Crime in the area is relatively low compared to other parts of the city, although more crimes are committed in this part of the ward than in others. One fifth of all crime is recorded as criminal damage, probably related to the nightlife available in Wetherby town centre, which attracts people from outside on weekends and evenings.

Crime Alwoodley Wetherby Harewood All reported crime 1322 1304 938 Burglary 265 60 166 Vehicle Crime 153 144 140 Criminal Damage 260 264 124

As a result crime in Wetherby Town Centre peaks in December and extra police patrols are employed during this period. Crime however, has steadily fallen over this period while the most common offences are criminal damage, theft, and burglary.

Wetherby Town is the main hub in the area. It is a vibrant market town, with its own Town Council, which attracts visitors from all over the area and beyond. It is popular with tourists and day trippers who come to shop in the town or to visit the racecourse. The majority of public services are located in Wetherby including a library, a One Stop Centre and a health centre.

Similar to Harewood there is also a vibrant voluntary sector in the ward. In addition to Wetherby Town Council there are five parish councils, three In Bloom groups and six village halls, run by volunteers for the benefit of the local community.

There are 12 schools in the Wetherby ward, including 2 secondary schools: Wetherby and Boston Spa High. GCSE results for the area are similar to the other wards, but above the Leeds average.

Wetherby Leeds 5+ GCSE’s A-C Grade 69.39% 56.00% L4+ for KS2 English 86.34% 80.57% L4+ for KS2 Maths 90.68% 76.76% L4+ KS2 Science 96.27% 86.46%

Sources: Census of Population 2001 Police 2007 Education Leeds 2007 Leeds Benefits Service, Oct 2007

July 2009