Stanks Close is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS14 5PU 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 Stanks Close, Leeds, LS14 5PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS14 5PS, LS14 5PT, LS14 5PX, LS14 5PP, LS15 8SP, LS14 5QD, LS14 5QE, LS14 5QA, LS14 5PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS14 5PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 41.1% | 47.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 31.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 41.8% | 42.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5PU this area, 29.6% 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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 29.6% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 13% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 96.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.3% | 95.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanks Close was 86.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanks Close has the 51st highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 1209th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Stanks Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-08-08 | £195,928 |
| 21 Stanks Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-10-04 | £167,938 |
| 19 Stanks Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-07-20 | £190,963 |
| 3 Stanks Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2004-09-10 | £181,989 |
LS14 5PU 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manston Primary School Dennil Road , LS15 8SD | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston St James Primary Academy Sandbed Lane , Crossgates LS15 8JH | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarcliffe Primary School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Barwick Road , Crossgates LS15 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grimes Dyke Primary School Stanks Drive , LS14 5BY | 2out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | - not rated | 453 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 3,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pivot Academy LS East Unit 12 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF | - not rated | 3,434 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 4,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | Swarcliffe Working Mens Club, Swarcliffe Avenue | 701 yd | |
| Pendas Pizza | 77 Pendas Way, Manston | 879 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 69 Pendas Way, Manston | 1,017 yd | |
| SpiceZone Crossgates | 67 Pendas Way, Manston | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock Beck Inn | Pendas Way, Manston | 291 yd | |
| Swarcliffe Working Mens Club | Swarcliffe Avenue, Seacroft | 701 yd | |
| Templenewsam Golf Club | Templenewsam Road, Halton | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Chan And Pizza Pan | Unit 4, Langbar Retail Centre | 672 yd | |
| Mojo's Curry House And Pizza Bar | 40 Langbar Gardens, Swarcliffe | 707 yd | |
| Tung Ying Chinese Takeaway | 14 - 16 Swarcliffe Parade, Swarcliffe | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Smeaton Academy BARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 355 yd |
| John Smeaton Playing Fields BARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Smeaton Approach Playing Fields Spur Drive | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Manston Park MANSTON GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 995 yd |
| St Theresas Catholic Primary School BARWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,020 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.