Barrowby Drive, Leeds, LS15 8QH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS15 8QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	51.5%	-0.1%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	48.4%	48.5%	0.1%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 8QH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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	27.2%	34%	6.8%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	60.7%	51.7%	-9.0%	44.2%	7.5%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	5.9%	6.9%	1.0%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	4.1%	6.1%	2.0%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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 (90.9%) 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	47%	54.5%	7.5%	48.4%	6.1%
Good health	36.5%	36.4%	-0.1%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	10.7%	5.8%	-4.9%	12.7%	-6.9%
Bad health	5.5%	2.6%	-2.9%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 LS15 8QH this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.1%	9.3%	-14.8%	18.2%	-8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	9.3%	-3.1%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	13.2%	-2.7%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	6.6%	0.0%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	20.4%	9.4%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	39.7%	13.1%	33.8%	5.9%
Other	3.4%	1.6%	-1.8%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	3.1%	-1.4%
Black African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
White	98.8%	93.3%	-5.5%	81.4%	11.9%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.8% 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	97.7%	91.8%	-5.9%	83.2%	8.6%
European Union	0.3%	4.5%	4.2%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	91.8%	-5.6%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.2%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.3%	76.7%	11.6%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.7%	37.2%	-3.5%
Christian	60%	46.2%	13.8%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Barrowby Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrowby Drive was 606.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 363.1% higher than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Barrowby Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 56th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 299.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in LS15 8QH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barrowby Drive are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Barrowby Drive, Leeds, LS15 8QH

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS15 8QH

Average Price
£264,104

Semi-Detached
£264,104

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barrowby Drive

Average Price
£283,273

Semi-Detached
£283,273

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barrowby DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Barrowby Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-10-14	£299,368
4 Barrowby Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£166,500	2012-10-05	£312,224
4 Barrowby Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2007-07-26	£281,254
12 Barrowby Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£62,000	1997-07-14	£320,976
2 Barrowby Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£38,000	1996-10-29	£202,542

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS15 8QH

Employment

LS15 8QH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	150
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	32
Looking after home or family	24
Student (economically inactive)	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Education	23
Construction	22
Manufacturing	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Other	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Austhorpe Primary School Austhorpe Lane , LS15 8TP	3out of 4	368 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colton Primary School School Lane , Colton LS15 9AL	4out of 4	537 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitkirk Primary School Templegate Walk , LS15 0EU	2out of 4	1,623 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Manston St James Primary Academy Sandbed Lane , Crossgates LS15 8JH	3out of 4	2,083 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Templenewsam Halton Primary School Pinfold Lane , LS15 7SY	3out of 4	2,259 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,014 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA	- not rated	2,375 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY	3out of 4	3,144 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ	4out of 4	3,221 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT	- not rated	3,699 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN	3out of 4	3,458 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	3,722 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nandos	Unit 13 The Springs, Thorpe Park Approach	195 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company Ltd (UK)	1 Stile Hill Way, Colton	275 yd
Hit Coffee	3 Austhorpe Grove, Austhorpe	291 yd
Francos At Thorpe Park	Unit 2 And 3, 4600 Park Approach	447 yd
Colton Mill Harvester	Unit 4 Stile Hill Way, Colton	456 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bar Tat Sports Bar	Part Ground And First Floor, 401 Selby Road		1,047 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Subway (Colton)	Unit A, Stile Hill Way		456 yd
Sandwich Express	1A Austhorpe View, Austhorpe		732 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	1 Stile Hill Way, Colton	275 yd
Sainsbury's	17 Stile Hill Way, Colton	334 yd
Coop Food	Part Ground Floor, 401 Selby Road	1,047 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thorpe Park Spa (Leeds) THORPE PARK	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	388 yd
Colton Primary School School Lane	grass pitches	596 yd
Colton Institute Sports Club COLTON INSTITUTE SPORTS CLUB COLTON INSTITUTE SPORTS CLUB SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	647 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LS15 8QH