Bullerthorpe Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS15 9JU is located in the Temple Newsam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds East. This postcode has been in use since 2013-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bullerthorpe Lane, Leeds, LS15 9JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS15 9JX, LS15 9JW, LS15 9JG, LS15 9JL, LS15 9JY, LS15 9JZ, LS15 9JQ, LS15 9JS, LS15 9JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS15 9JU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 53.4% | 47.6% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 52.4% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 33.7% | 38.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 47.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 8% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 54% | 55.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 14.7% | -7.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 19.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 36.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.3% | 91.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.5% | 92.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bullerthorpe Lane was 221.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% higher than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bullerthorpe Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 356th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pennwell Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-28 | £374,652 |
| Pennwell Croft, 3 Bullerthorpe Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-07-30 | £385,663 |
| 2 Pennwell Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2016-09-30 | £378,314 |
| 2 Pennwell Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £229,950 | 2014-01-10 | £416,063 |
| 1 Pennwell Croft, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £229,950 | 2014-01-03 | £416,063 |
LS15 9JU 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Primary School School Lane , Colton LS15 9AL | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Austhorpe Primary School Austhorpe Lane , LS15 8TP | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitkirk Primary School Templegate Walk , LS15 0EU | 2out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Templenewsam Halton Primary School Pinfold Lane , LS15 7SY | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston St James Primary Academy Sandbed Lane , Crossgates LS15 8JH | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 3,899 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 | 3,625 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 | 4,072 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Mill Harvester | Unit 4 Stile Hill Way, Colton | 228 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 3 Colton Mill, Stile Hill Way | 228 yd | |
| KFC (Colton) | Unit 1 Colton Mill, Stile Hill Way | 228 yd | |
| McDonalds (Colton) | Unit 2 Colton Mill, Stile Hill Way | 228 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit 13 The Springs, Thorpe Park Approach | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway (Colton) | Unit A, Stile Hill Way | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 17 Stile Hill Way, Colton | 447 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Stile Hill Way, Colton | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Park Spa (Leeds) THORPE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Colton Primary School School Lane | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Colton Institute Sports Club COLTON INSTITUTE SPORTS CLUB COLTON INSTITUTE SPORTS CLUB SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 725 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.