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 106.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waincliffe Drive has the 41st lowest crime rate of 168 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 970th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2026-02-09 | £175,000 |
| 39 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-05 | £201,152 |
| 11 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-05 | £190,837 |
| 12 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-02-12 | £219,950 |
| 47 Waincliffe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-01-31 | £161,278 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 4,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| 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 | 825 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's RC First School Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS | - not rated | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Primary School Town Street , LS11 8PN | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston First School Town Street , LS11 8PN | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockburn High School Parkside , Gypsy Lane LS11 5TT | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | - not rated | 725 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Gaitskell School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 678 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Square School Cardinal Square , LS11 8HS | - not rated | 472 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Academy Barkly Road , LS11 7EN | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd Unit 7, Landmark Court , Beeston LS11 8JT | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite 47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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.