Waincliffe Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS11 8ET is located in the Beeston & Holbeck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, LS11 8ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS11 8AH, LS11 8EZ, LS11 8AG, LS11 8AJ, LS11 8HH, LS11 8AQ, LS11 8EY, LS11 8AL, LS11 5DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS11 8ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.5% | 34.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 45.4% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 51.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 24.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 14.9% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 20.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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 | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.5% | 61.2% | -22.3% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 88.1% | 72.6% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 11.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 73% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.2% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Sikh | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waincliffe Drive was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.5% lower than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waincliffe Drive has the 38th lowest crime rate of 170 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 1090th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-05 | £200,920 |
| 11 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-05 | £190,617 |
| 12 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-02-12 | £220,107 |
| 58 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-16 | £166,735 |
| 5 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-06-12 | £223,069 |
LS11 8ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS11 8ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Gaitskell Primary School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Primary School Town Street , LS11 8PN | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingley Primary Academy Dulverton Grove , Cottingley LS11 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Primary Academy Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | 2out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | 1out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 3,649 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 593 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 5,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | - not rated | 518 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elland Academy Gelderd Road , 118 LS12 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP | 3out of 4 | 3,302 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustosa Italia | 458 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 159 yd | |
| Honey Coffee Bike | 456 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 161 yd | |
| Asda Beeston Customer Cafe | Old Lane, Beeston | 161 yd | |
| Brasil Burgers | 1 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 236 yd | |
| Famiglia Piazzetta | 1 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Tommy Wass Ltd | Tommy Wass Hotel, 450 Dewsbury Road | 246 yd | |
| Cross Flatts Beeston Rec And WMC | Theodore Street, Beeston | 790 yd | |
| Holbeck Bowling Club | St Anthonys Road, Beeston | 829 yd | |
| South Leeds Conservative Club | Wooler Street, Beeston | 879 yd | |
| Broadway | Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Fusion | 675A Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 200 yd | |
| Nichols Finest Fish And Chips | 440 - 442 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 246 yd | |
| Nazma | 11 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 256 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 5 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 256 yd | |
| Gelato Moments | 9 Ring Road Beeston Park, Leeds | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Beeston) | Old Lane, Beeston | 161 yd | |
| Nisa Extra Beeston | 49 Town Street, Beeston | 975 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dewsbury Road, Morley | 992 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit H1 White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Libra Gym (Closed) Cardinal Road | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| Cardinal Square Recreation Ground CARDINAL SQUARE | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Kings Field UNIT 8 UNIT 8 MOORHOUSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy PHOENIX HOUSE PHOENIX HOUSE GLOBAL AVENUE | 633 yd | |
| Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club SPORTS GROUND AND PREMISES SPORTS GROUND AND PREMISES GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Cockburn School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School BARKLY ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Sulzer Pumps Uk Ltd (Closed) Manor Mill Lane | 977 yd | |
| Millshaw Recreation Ground UNIT 8 UNIT 8 MILLSHAW PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Beeston Primary School TOWN STREET | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 100.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.