Butcher Hill is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 5DA is located in the Kirkstall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 5DB, LS16 5HQ, LS16 5BG, LS16 5BQ, LS16 5HG, LS16 5DD, LS16 5BH, LS16 5BJ, LS16 5HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS16 5DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 54.6% | 49.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 45.4% | 50.5% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 33.9% | 36.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 31.4% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 21.3% | 20.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 11.8% |
| Widowed | 17% | 6.7% | -10.3% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.7% | 35.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 23% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 5DA this area, 36.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47% | 36.8% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 19.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.2% | 77.8% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 94.6% | 81.8% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 81.5% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butcher Hill was 211.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% higher than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butcher Hill has the 16th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 387th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183A Butcher Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-02-12 | £109,695 |
| 183A Butcher Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2020-09-30 | £100,633 |
| 185A Butcher Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £29,900 | 2013-02-04 | £49,522 |
| 183A Butcher Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,000 | 1998-11-20 | £183,052 |
LS16 5DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , West Park LS16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weetwood Primary School Weetwood Lane , LS16 5NW | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 86 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,313 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, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 2,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roys Rolls | 193 Butcher Hill, West Park | 113 yd | |
| The Heat | 293 - 295 Spen Lane, West Park | 215 yd | |
| STEP - Supporting The Elderly People | Shannon House, Spen Lane | 288 yd | |
| Red Bean | Part Ground Floor Cafe, Gladstone House | 725 yd | |
| Taste And Co | Unit B1, Wira Business Park | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalesman | Butcher Hill, West Park | 197 yd | |
| The Bridge | Low Lane, Horsforth | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midgleys | 204 Butcher Hill, West Park | 102 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 201 Butcher Hill, West Park | 113 yd | |
| Vitos Pizza | 291 Spen Lane, West Park | 215 yd | |
| Kebabish | 12B Broadway, Kirkstall | 918 yd | |
| China Red | 1 Broadway, Kirkstall | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill) | 206 Butcher Hill, West Park | 102 yd | |
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 918 yd | |
| Co-operative (Spen Lane) | 433 Spen Lane, West Park | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butcher Hill Playing Fields BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Abbey Grange Church Of England Academy BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| West Park Playing Fields QUEENSWOOD GREEN | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Lawnswood School OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 999 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.