Folly Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS11 6TR is located in the Hunslet & Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Folly Lane, Leeds, LS11 6TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS11 6AQ, LS11 6AF, LS11 6TE, LS11 6TF, LS11 6AH, LS11 6TW, LS11 6AL, LS11 6TS, LS11 6DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS11 6TR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 52.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS11 6TR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 46% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 40.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 48.9% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.1% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 27.8% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 14.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 20.1% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.7% | 10.2% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 18.1% | 15.7% | 2.5% | 15.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 76.4% | 49% | -27.4% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 64.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 64.6% | -24.9% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 65% | -22.1% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 18.2% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 26.9% | 6.5% | 20.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Folly Lane was 165.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Folly Lane has the 74th lowest crime rate of 168 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 584th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Folly Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-10-27 | £139,592 |
| 10 Folly Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2012-10-19 | £115,385 |
| 14 Folly Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2005-10-21 | £158,449 |
LS11 6TR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LS11 6TR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 215 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi RC First School Lady Pit Lane , Beeston LS11 6RX | - not rated | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Lady Pit Lane , Beeston LS11 6RX | - not rated | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Lady Pit Lane , Beeston LS11 6RX | - not rated | 262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 4,514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane , LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Gaitskell School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Middle School St Mary's Street , LS9 7DP | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,085 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 5,309 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Rivers Education 157 Beeston Road , LS11 6AW | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite 47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT | - not rated | 249 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Reach Academy Northcote Crescent , LS11 6NN | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Academy Victory Centre , Garnet Road LS11 5JY | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd Unit 7, Landmark Court , Beeston LS11 8JT | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Church | Malvern Road, Beeston | 262 yd | |
| Alfies Burger Joint | 134A Beeston Road, Beeston | 353 yd | |
| Alfies Hotdog Joint | 134B Beeston Road, Beeston | 397 yd | |
| Alfies Woking Joint | 134B Beeston Road, Beeston | 397 yd | |
| Cafe Munch | 153 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hunslet Sports And Social Club | Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 409 yd | |
| Rowland Road WMC | 38 Rowland Road, Hunslet | 446 yd | |
| Golden Lion Hotel | 42 Beeston Road, Beeston | 478 yd | |
| Beeston Broncos | Club House, Beeston Road | 493 yd | |
| The Spinning Wheel | Admiral Street, Hunslet | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daruchini | 161 Malvern Road, Beeston | 106 yd | |
| Scotch Bonnett | 163 Malvern Road, Beeston | 106 yd | |
| Honest Edibles | Unit W4, Greenhouse | 187 yd | |
| HFC | 7 Lodge Lane, Beeston | 349 yd | |
| Wigton Desserts | 3 Hird Street, Beeston | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | Malvern Road, Beeston | 418 yd | |
| Bangla Town | 98 Lady Pit Lane, Beeston | 497 yd | |
| Iceland (Hunslet) | Unit 1, 255 - 257 Dewsbury Road | 667 yd | |
| Kashmir Supermarket | Unit 2, 255 - 257 Dewsbury Road | 667 yd | |
| Carpatica | Carpatica Romanian Shop, 243 - 245 Dewsbury Road | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School LADY PIT LANE | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Beeston Hill St Lukes C Of E Primary School Beeston Road | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Greenwood Primary School (Closed) Bismarck Drive | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| New Bewerley Community School BISMARCK DRIVE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Greenmount Primary School LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| South Leeds Sports Centre (Closed) Beeston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Benedicts Harps Gaa (Closed) Hunslet Hall Road | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Hunslet Moor BURTON ROW | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Holbeck Moor HOLBECK MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| St Matthews Community Centre ST. MATTHEWS STREET | 905 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.