Austhorpe Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS15 8NX 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 Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, LS15 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS15 8PA, LS15 8GW, LS15 8TH, LS15 8PB, LS15 8PD, LS15 8NZ, LS15 8LU, LS15 8NL, LS15 8NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS15 8NX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.3% | 48.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 LS15 8NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 29% | 27.1% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 55.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 49.2% | 48.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.6% | 18.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 20.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 32.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 95.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Austhorpe Lane was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Austhorpe Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 445th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-05-24 | £269,674 |
| 97 Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2023-08-11 | £334,163 |
| 73 Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-01-24 | £278,615 |
| 105 Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-01-14 | £324,482 |
| 75 Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,200 | 2021-03-18 | £315,213 |
LS15 8NX 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austhorpe Primary School Austhorpe Lane , LS15 8TP | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Primary School School Lane , Colton LS15 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston St James Primary Academy Sandbed Lane , Crossgates LS15 8JH | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitkirk Primary School Templegate Walk , LS15 0EU | 2out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston Primary School Dennil Road , LS15 8SD | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,976 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 | 3,038 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 4,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyliner Restaurant | 11 - 15 Austhorpe View, Austhorpe | 303 yd | |
| Hit Coffee | 3 Austhorpe Grove, Austhorpe | 587 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Ltd (UK) | 1 Stile Hill Way, Colton | 777 yd | |
| Premier Inn | Selby Road, Leeds | 837 yd | |
| Francos At Thorpe Park | Unit 2 And 3, 4600 Park Approach | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devon | Kingswear Crescent, Whitkirk | 380 yd | |
| Bar Tat Sports Bar | Part Ground And First Floor, 401 Selby Road | 544 yd | |
| Barnbow Social Club | Manston Lane, Cross Gates | 812 yd | |
| Brown Cow And Dragon | Selby Road, Halton | 837 yd | |
| Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall | Poplar Avenue, Cross Gates | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Express | 1A Austhorpe View, Austhorpe | 303 yd | |
| Sorrento Ltd | 19 Kingswear Parade, Austhorpe | 478 yd | |
| Curry Junction | 27 Kingswear Parade, Austhorpe | 479 yd | |
| Gyros Guys | 14 Station Road, Cross Gates | 1,026 yd | |
| Gelato Dreams | Stazione Pizza, 18 Station Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Food | Part Ground Floor, 401 Selby Road | 544 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Stile Hill Way, Colton | 777 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 17 Stile Hill Way, Colton | 974 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 36 - 37 Crossgates Shopping Centre, Station Road | 1,055 yd | |
| Iceland (Crossgates) | 7 Crossgates Shopping Centre, Station Road | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossgates Cricket Club AUSTHORPE LANE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Colton Institute Sports Club COLTON INSTITUTE SPORTS CLUB COLTON INSTITUTE SPORTS CLUB SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Colton Primary School School Lane | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.