Otley Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 5LW is located in the Weetwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 5RS, LS16 5LH, LS16 5LG, LS16 5RN, LS16 5RT, LS16 5RP, LS16 5QD, LS16 5RX, LS16 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS16 5LW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 46.2% | 47.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS16 5LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.6% 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 | 60.2% | 60.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 22.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 28.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 64.9% | 55.2% | -9.7% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 32.7% | 9.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 5LW this area, 6.6% 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 74.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.2% | 74.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 40.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.4% | 88.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 88.9% | 86.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 85.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 8% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Otley Road was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Otley Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 870th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-08-08 | £418,595 |
| The Coach House, 184 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-04-22 | £406,880 |
| 176 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2019-01-03 | £354,693 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS16 5LW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC First School Weetwood Lane , LS16 8HJ | - not rated | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weetwood First School Weetwood Lane , LS16 5NW | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weetwood Primary School Weetwood Lane , LS16 5NW | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , LS16 5QR | - not rated | 669 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 | 669 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Field Middle School Cliff Mount , LS6 2HP | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 4,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,707 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 | 2,668 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,639 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 5,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond House School 168-170 OTLEY ROAD , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 117 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 855 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 979 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes PNEU School 25 Burton Crescent , LS6 4DN | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 1,229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Cafe | 255 Otley Road, Headingley | 266 yd | |
| West Park Lounge | 251 Otley Road, Headingley | 266 yd | |
| El Greco | 247 Otley Road, Headingley | 314 yd | |
| Voujon Indian Restaurant \& Takeaway | 128 Otley Road, Headingley | 365 yd | |
| Lavanta Restaurant | 269 Otley Road, Headingley | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horse Shoes | 98 - 100 Otley Road, Headingley | 623 yd | |
| Woodies | 104 Otley Road, Headingley | 623 yd | |
| New Inn (Headingley) | 68 Otley Road, Headingley | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitos Pizza | 291 Spen Lane, West Park | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond House School 168-170 168-170 OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Village Gym (Leeds North) OTLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 317 yd |
| Oxley Hall OXLEY HALL OXLEY HALL WEETWOOD LANE | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Leeds Beckett University (Carnegie Sports Centre) HEADINGLEY CAMPUS HEADINGLEY CAMPUS CHURCH WOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| St. Chad'S Broomfield Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| University Of Leeds (Sports Park Weetwood) WEETWOOD SPORTS PAVILION WEETWOOD SPORTS PAVILION RING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Lawnswood School OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| West Park Playing Fields QUEENSWOOD GREEN | grass pitches | 907 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.