Yew Road is in Whinmoor, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS14 2FD is located in the Cross Gates & Whinmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds East. This postcode has been in use since 2017-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yew Road, Whinmoor, Leeds, LS14 2FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS14 2FB, LS14 2FP, LS14 2AW, LS14 2BF, LS14 2EY, LS14 2EX, LS14 2FG, LS14 2FL, LS14 2FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS14 2FD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.7% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.3% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS14 2FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 40.8% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 54% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 3.1% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 0.3% | -9.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (95.8%) 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 | 44.8% | 70.5% | 25.7% | 48.4% | 22.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 25.3% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 3.7% | -11.2% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 0.2% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2FD this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 8.7% | -15.3% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 5.2% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 21.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 46.5% | 27.9% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 74% | -24.1% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 87.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 86.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yew Road was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.4% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yew Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 491st lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Yew Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-02-21 | £307,338 |
| 11 Yew Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-01-05 | £449,790 |
| 1 Yew Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-27 | £372,222 |
| 7 Yew Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-02-16 | £290,997 |
| 2 Yew Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-11-30 | £321,194 |
LS14 2FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 176 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Laith Primary School Naburn Drive , LS14 2BL | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grimes Dyke Primary School Stanks Drive , LS14 5BY | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Carr Primary School Naburn Approach , LS14 2EG | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School Whinmoor Crescent , LS14 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarcliffe Primary School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 4,835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 4,915 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pivot Academy LS East Unit 12 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF | - not rated | 3,941 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 5,464 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo (Unilever) | 96 Coal Road, Seacroft | 706 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 3 Green Park, Coal Road | 862 yd | |
| Little Bees Play And Party | Unit 19, Limewood Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendas Arms | Naburn Approach, Whinmoor | 537 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | York Road, Leeds | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronas Pizza | 50 White Laithe Approach, Whinmoor | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Laith Primary School NABURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Grimes Dyke Primary School STANKS DRIVE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Skelton Wood Pos Sports Field WESTWINN GARTH | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Leeds) PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIMEWOOD APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Fieldhead Carr Primary School NABURN APPROACH | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Leeds North) TEMPLE HOUSE TEMPLE HOUSE RAMSHEAD APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Fives Leeds RING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,033 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.