Whinmoor Way is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS14 5NP is located in the Cross Gates & Whinmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whinmoor Way, Leeds, LS14 5NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS14 5PY, LS14 5LT, LS14 5NR, LS14 5PW, LS14 5QU, LS14 5QA, LS14 5NS, LS14 5QB, LS14 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS14 5NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 LS14 5NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 35.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 52.1% | 44.6% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 17.8% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 19.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 14.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 22.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 22.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.4% | 87.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.5% | 91% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whinmoor Way was 57.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whinmoor Way has the 55th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 916th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 Whinmoor Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2007-09-28 | £105,944 |
| 14 Whinmoor Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2007-08-23 | £159,882 |
| 14 Whinmoor Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2007-01-31 | £165,868 |
| 10 Whinmoor Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2006-08-04 | £118,954 |
| 10 Whinmoor Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2003-09-30 | £147,842 |
LS14 5NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's RC First School Stanks Gardens , LS14 5LS | - not rated | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Stanks Gardens , Swarcliffe LS14 5LS | - not rated | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston First School Dennil Road , Cross Gates LS15 8SD | - not rated | 808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston Primary Manston Primary , LS15 8SD | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarcliffe Primary School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's RC School Stanks Gardens , LS14 5LS | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Community High School Smeaton Approach , Barwick Road LS15 8TA | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Smeaton Approach , Barwick Road LS15 8TA | - not rated | 675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Community College Smeaton Approach , Barwick Road LS15 8TA | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Smeaton Middle School Smeaton Approach , Barwick Road LS15 8TA | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarcliffe Middle School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Manston CofE Middle School Sandbed Lane , LS15 8JH | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seacroft Park Middle School Dufton Approach , Seacroft LS14 6ED | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Gates Middle School Poole Crescent , LS15 7NB | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Leeds Pupil Referral Unit East Leeds Curriculum Training Centre , Brooklands Avenue LS14 6SA | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Pupil Referral Service Bramley Grange College , Skeltons Lane LS14 3DW | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pivot Academy LS East Unit 7 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF | - not rated | 3,530 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville School Oakwood Road , LS8 3LF | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakwood Pupil Support Centre Oakwood Lane Centre , Opposite Fearnville Leisure Centre LS8 3LF | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | Swarcliffe Working Mens Club, Swarcliffe Avenue | 509 yd | |
| LeanLife.Club | 19 Mill Green Place, Swarcliffe | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarcliffe Working Mens Club | Swarcliffe Avenue, Seacroft | 509 yd | |
| Cock Beck Inn | Pendas Way, Manston | 531 yd | |
| Templenewsam Golf Club | Templenewsam Road, Halton | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Chan And Pizza Pan | Unit 4, Langbar Retail Centre | 444 yd | |
| Mojo's Curry House And Pizza Bar | 40 Langbar Gardens, Swarcliffe | 461 yd | |
| Tung Ying Chinese Takeaway | 14 - 16 Swarcliffe Parade, Swarcliffe | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Smeaton Playing Fields BARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| John Smeaton Academy BARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Grimes Dyke Primary School STANKS DRIVE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| St Theresas Catholic Primary School BARWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Scholes (Elmet) Primary School Station Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,041 yd |
| Smeaton Approach Playing Fields Spur Drive | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.