White Laithe Approach, Leeds, LS14 2EH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS14 2EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	58.1%	50.7%	-7.4%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	41.9%	49.3%	7.4%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	31.6%	35.4%	3.8%	37.9%	-2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	24.9%	27.1%	2.2%	44.2%	-17.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	4.5%	3.3%	-1.2%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	16.9%	18.8%	1.9%	9.1%	9.7%
Widowed	22%	14.9%	-7.1%	6.1%	8.8%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32%	25.4%	-6.6%	48.4%	-23.0%
Good health	29.1%	37.6%	8.5%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	22.7%	21.5%	-1.2%	12.7%	8.8%
Bad health	14.3%	13.2%	-1.1%	4.0%	9.2%
Very bad health	2%	2.4%	0.4%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around LS14 2EH this area, 46.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	54.2%	46.7%	-7.5%	18.2%	28.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	7.7%	0.9%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	10.4%	-2.0%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	5.5%	-0.7%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.9%	14.3%	6.4%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	9.6%	14.8%	5.2%	33.8%	-19.0%
Other	2.8%	0.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	-2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	99%	95.6%	-3.4%	81.4%	14.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.6%	94.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	1.5%	2.9%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	0.5%	1%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	94.1%	-1.0%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.9%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	1%	1%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.2%	76.7%	-4.5%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	24.4%	13.5%	10.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.1%	37.2%	-3.1%
Christian	60%	46.2%	13.8%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Jewish	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is White Laithe Approach Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Laithe Approach was 359.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 174.6% higher than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

White Laithe Approach has the 5th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 138th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LS14 2EH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on White Laithe Approach are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for White Laithe Approach, Leeds, LS14 2EH

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS14 2EH

Average Price
£196,457

Semi-Detached
£209,005

Terraced
£182,492

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£87,777

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for White Laithe Approach

Average Price
£205,417

Semi-Detached
£218,240

Terraced
£189,165

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£88,463

Other
£173,729

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on White Laithe ApproachStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 White Laithe Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2026-01-22	£163,937
7 White Laithe Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£164,950	2025-12-05	£164,190
29 White Laithe Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-06-23	£231,924
12 White Laithe Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£184,000	2021-10-08	£222,574
4 White Laithe Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2020-05-29	£246,472

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS14 2EH

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in LS14 2EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	72
Full-Time Employee	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Part-Time Employee	22
Unemployed	9
Looking after home or family	6
Self-Employed	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Construction	9
Education	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fieldhead Carr Primary School Naburn Approach , LS14 2EG	3out of 4	127 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School Whinmoor Crescent , LS14 1EG	3out of 4	449 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's CofE First School Whinmoor Crescent , Seacroft LS14 1EG	- not rated	449 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
White Laith First School Naburn Drive , LS14 2BL	- not rated	704 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
White Laith Primary School Naburn Drive , LS14 2BL	3out of 4	704 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Braim Wood Boys' High School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG	- not rated	2,256 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Gregory's RC School Stanks Gardens , LS14 5LS	- not rated	2,272 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
David Young Community Academy Bishop's Way , Off North Parkway LS14 6NU	- not rated	2,438 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU	3out of 4	2,438 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklands High School South Parkway , LS14 6TY	- not rated	2,586 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whinmoor Middle School White Laithe Approach , LS14 2EG	- not rated	127 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swarcliffe Middle School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW	- not rated	1,999 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Braimwood Middle School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG	- not rated	2,256 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Seacroft Park Middle School Dufton Approach , Seacroft LS14 6ED	- not rated	2,871 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Smeaton Middle School Smeaton Approach , Barwick Road LS15 8TA	- not rated	3,104 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND	4out of 4	4,222 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN	2out of 4	5,305 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leeds Pupil Referral Service Bramley Grange College , Skeltons Lane LS14 3DW	- not rated	1,350 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Roundhay Lodge School Elmete Lane , LS8 2LJ	- not rated	2,031 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Elmete Hall School Elmete Lane , LS8 2LJ	- not rated	2,089 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Elmete Wood - BESD SILC (Behaviour, Emotional, Social Difficulties Specialist Learning Centre) Elmete Lane , LS8 2LJ	- not rated	2,089 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
East Leeds Pupil Referral Unit East Leeds Curriculum Training Centre , Brooklands Avenue LS14 6SA	- not rated	2,601 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC	Unit 3 Green Park, Coal Road	827 yd
Sodexo (Unilever)	96 Coal Road, Seacroft	838 yd
Starbucks (Coronation Service Station)	Coronation Service Station, 213 Wetherby Road	1,075 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pendas Arms	Naburn Approach, Whinmoor		401 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Veronas Pizza	50 White Laithe Approach, Whinmoor	17 yd
The Savvy Baker Fuelled	Ultraflex Gym, The Limewood Centre	952 yd
Papas Pizzas	53 Monkswood Drive, Seacroft	1,006 yd
Subway (Coronation Service Station)	Coronation Service Station, 213 Wetherby Road	1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fieldhead Carr Primary School NABURN APPROACH	grass pitches	123 yd
Skelton Wood Pos Sports Field WESTWINN GARTH	grass pitches	428 yd
Whinmoor St Paul'S Church Of England Primary School WHINMOOR CRESCENT	grass pitches	452 yd
White Laith Primary School NABURN DRIVE	grass pitches	701 yd
Wellington Hill Residents Association Ringwood Drive		798 yd
Fives Leeds RING ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,048 yd
Jd Gyms (Leeds) PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIMEWOOD APPROACH	health and fitness suite	1,072 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.9%

Speed Aviability

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	3.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.