Latchmere Cross is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 5DU 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 Latchmere Cross, Leeds, LS16 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 5EF, LS16 5DR, LS16 5EH, LS16 5DP, LS16 5EG, LS16 5DJ, LS16 5DF, LS16 5EE, LS16 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS16 5DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% | 53.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 41.5% | 46.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS16 5DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.9% | 44.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 35.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 4.9% | -7.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 37.7% | 43.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.3% | 22% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 30.2% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 86.9% | 64.4% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 91.5% | 76.1% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 12.7% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 76.1% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 13.1% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Latchmere Cross was 85.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Latchmere Cross has the 55th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 1224th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Latchmere Cross, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2024-09-19 | £246,231 |
| 11 Latchmere Cross, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-11-30 | £206,340 |
| 1 Latchmere Cross, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-09-22 | £239,602 |
| 1 Latchmere Cross, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2021-06-18 | £216,480 |
| 2 Latchmere Cross, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2021-02-25 | £210,134 |
LS16 5DU 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , West Park LS16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 3,677 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 | 5,267 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 | 4,297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste And Co | Unit B1, Wira Business Park | 266 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Ring Road West Park, West Park | 266 yd | |
| McDonalds (West Park) | Ring Road West Park, West Park | 266 yd | |
| Red Bean | Part Ground Floor Cafe, Gladstone House | 507 yd | |
| The Heat | 293 - 295 Spen Lane, West Park | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalesman | Butcher Hill, West Park | 351 yd | |
| The Bridge | Low Lane, Horsforth | 608 yd | |
| Woodside Micro Pub | 258 Low Lane, Horsforth | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitos Pizza | 291 Spen Lane, West Park | 580 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 201 Butcher Hill, West Park | 581 yd | |
| Midgleys | 204 Butcher Hill, West Park | 596 yd | |
| Jade Unicorn | 25 - 26 Paradise Grove, Horsforth | 676 yd | |
| Woodside Stores | 1 Paradise Place, Horsforth | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill) | 206 Butcher Hill, West Park | 596 yd | |
| Co-operative (Spen Lane) | 433 Spen Lane, West Park | 781 yd | |
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grange Church Of England Academy BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Butcher Hill Playing Fields BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Iveson Primary School IVESON RISE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Lawnswood School OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| West Park Playing Fields QUEENSWOOD GREEN | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.