Pendas Way is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS15 8HX 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 Pendas Way, Leeds, LS15 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS15 8HU, LS15 8SU, LS15 8FW, LS15 8HR, LS15 8FX, LS15 8HT, LS15 8FY, LS15 8HS, LS15 8FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS15 8HX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 50.4% | 47.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 52.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 32.5% | 35.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 50% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 47.9% | 42% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 42% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 13.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 12% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 24.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 96.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 95.4% | 95.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 95% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pendas Way was 4.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.9% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Pendas Way has the lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 12th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Pendas Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-05-08 | £115,000 |
| 74 Pendas Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-05-08 | £179,667 |
| 58 Pendas Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2022-11-25 | £226,564 |
| 24 Pendas Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-08-19 | £118,483 |
| 28 Pendas Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2021-03-09 | £110,559 |
LS15 8HX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
LS15 8HX 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manston St James Primary Academy Sandbed Lane , Crossgates LS15 8JH | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston Primary School Dennil Road , LS15 8SD | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Barwick Road , Crossgates LS15 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Austhorpe Primary School Austhorpe Lane , LS15 8TP | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarcliffe Primary School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,542 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 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 3,476 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 | 3,368 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 | 3,043 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 4,222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpiceZone Crossgates | 67 Pendas Way, Manston | 54 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 69 Pendas Way, Manston | 54 yd | |
| Pendas Pizza | 77 Pendas Way, Manston | 155 yd | |
| Nawaz The Indian | 51 - 53 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 746 yd | |
| Cafe Flowers | 35 Crossgates Shopping Centre, Station Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barnbow | Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 305 yd | |
| Barnbow Social Club | Manston Lane, Cross Gates | 429 yd | |
| Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall | Poplar Avenue, Cross Gates | 585 yd | |
| East Leeds Snooker Centre | Sandleas Way, Manston | 719 yd | |
| Cock Beck Inn | Pendas Way, Manston | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill-O | 29 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 746 yd | |
| Smash Official | 29 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 746 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 54 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 828 yd | |
| Livorno | 52 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 828 yd | |
| Curry Junction | 27 Kingswear Parade, Austhorpe | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (Crossgates) | 7 Crossgates Shopping Centre, Station Road | 892 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 36 - 37 Crossgates Shopping Centre, Station Road | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manston Park MANSTON GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 237 yd |
| Smeaton Approach Playing Fields Spur Drive | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Crossgates Cricket Club AUSTHORPE LANE | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| John Smeaton Academy BARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| The Fitness Mill (Crossgates) AUSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| John Smeaton Playing Fields BARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 186 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.