West Parade is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 5AZ is located in the Weetwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Parade, Leeds, LS16 5AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 5AY, LS16 5AT, LS16 5BA, LS16 5AS, LS16 5BT, LS16 5BB, LS16 5AQ, LS16 5AX, LS16 5AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 5AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.5% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.5% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 LS16 5AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 35.4% | 34.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 51.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 49.5% | 55.1% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 30.7% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 LS16 5AZ this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 2.5% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.9% | 64.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.5% | 76% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 86.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 86.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 86.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 0.7% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Parade was 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Parade has the 47th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 1193rd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 West Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-09-10 | £728,153 |
| 3 West Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-06-28 | £648,236 |
| 12 West Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2018-08-01 | £731,166 |
| 12 West Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2015-06-11 | £678,624 |
| 8 West Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2014-02-07 | £641,106 |
LS16 5AZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
LS16 5AZ 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 | 161 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 69 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , LS16 5QR | - not rated | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , West Park LS16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC First School Weetwood Lane , LS16 8HJ | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson House First School Iveson Rise , LS16 6LW | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Park Middle School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 311 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School 168-170 OTLEY ROAD , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heat | 293 - 295 Spen Lane, West Park | 308 yd | |
| Roys Rolls | 193 Butcher Hill, West Park | 438 yd | |
| Lavanta Restaurant | 269 Otley Road, Headingley | 464 yd | |
| Red Bean | Part Ground Floor Cafe, Gladstone House | 545 yd | |
| STEP - Supporting The Elderly People | Shannon House, Spen Lane | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalesman | Butcher Hill, West Park | 655 yd | |
| Lawnswood Red Triangle | Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitos Pizza | 291 Spen Lane, West Park | 308 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 201 Butcher Hill, West Park | 438 yd | |
| Midgleys | 204 Butcher Hill, West Park | 484 yd | |
| Lazeez & Topolo | 230 Iveson Drive, Lawnswood | 774 yd | |
| Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway | 459 Spen Lane, West Park | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill) | 206 Butcher Hill, West Park | 484 yd | |
| Co-operative (Spen Lane) | 433 Spen Lane, West Park | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood School OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| West Park Playing Fields QUEENSWOOD GREEN | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Village Gym (Leeds North) OTLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Butcher Hill Playing Fields BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| University Of Leeds (Sports Park Weetwood) WEETWOOD SPORTS PAVILION WEETWOOD SPORTS PAVILION RING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Abbey Grange Church Of England Academy BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Oxley Hall OXLEY HALL OXLEY HALL WEETWOOD LANE | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Iveson Primary School IVESON RISE | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Ymca (Leeds) YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB OTLEY OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 yd |
| Richmond House School 168-170 168-170 OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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.