Latchmere Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 5DY 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 Drive, Leeds, LS16 5DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 5DX, LS16 5ED, LS16 5EA, LS16 5DD, LS16 5DZ, LS16 5EE, LS16 5EB, LS16 5DF, LS16 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 5DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 40.7% | 48% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 31.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.5% | 44.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 14.3% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 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 5DY this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 28.3% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 28.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 11.4% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.6% | 65.2% | -20.4% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 90% | 79.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 12.4% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 80.1% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Latchmere Drive was 221.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% higher than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Latchmere Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 369th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 174.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Latchmere Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-12-19 | £263,778 |
| 151 Latchmere Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,725 | 2024-06-21 | £231,460 |
| 153 Latchmere Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,250 | 2023-02-03 | £282,608 |
| 136 Latchmere Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,290 | 2022-04-08 | £255,126 |
| 136 Latchmere Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2021-11-26 | £197,517 |
LS16 5DY 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksworth Wood First School Broadway , Kirkstall LS5 3PS | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , LS16 5QR | - not rated | 782 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 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson House First School Iveson Rise , LS16 6LW | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 94 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 1,542 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 | 888 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Park Middle School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Community 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 | 3,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,450 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 | 4,050 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 | 471 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School 168-170 OTLEY ROAD , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 325 yd | |
| The Heat | 293 - 295 Spen Lane, West Park | 364 yd | |
| STEP - Supporting The Elderly People | Shannon House, Spen Lane | 517 yd | |
| Taste And Co | Unit B1, Wira Business Park | 537 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Ring Road West Park, West Park | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalesman | Butcher Hill, West Park | 92 yd | |
| The Bridge | Low Lane, Horsforth | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | 201 Butcher Hill, West Park | 325 yd | |
| Midgleys | 204 Butcher Hill, West Park | 329 yd | |
| Vitos Pizza | 291 Spen Lane, West Park | 364 yd | |
| Jade Unicorn | 25 - 26 Paradise Grove, Horsforth | 797 yd | |
| Woodside Stores | 1 Paradise Place, Horsforth | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill) | 206 Butcher Hill, West Park | 329 yd | |
| Co-operative (Spen Lane) | 433 Spen Lane, West Park | 893 yd | |
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butcher Hill Playing Fields BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Abbey Grange Church Of England Academy BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| West Park Playing Fields QUEENSWOOD GREEN | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Lawnswood School OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Iveson Primary School IVESON RISE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.