Otley Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 5PR is located in the Weetwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 5TY, LS16 5AD, LS16 5TX, LS16 5AF, LS16 8HL, LS16 5AB, LS16 5LH, LS16 5QD, LS16 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 5PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 49.1% | 45.7% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 42.7% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) 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 | 51.3% | 55.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5PR 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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 11.2% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 58.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 6% | 0.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% 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% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.9% | 4.7% | -6.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 76% | 77.9% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 79.8% | 82.7% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 5.4% | -9.2% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 83% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 1.8% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Otley Road was 162.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% higher than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Otley Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 606th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

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.
LS16 5PR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weetwood Primary School Weetwood Lane , LS16 5NW | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Church of England Primary School Green Road , Meanwood LS6 4LD | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,745 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 | 2,840 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 4,984 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Moorfield House , 11 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 272 yd | |
| West Park Lounge | 251 Otley Road, Headingley | 272 yd | |
| El Greco | 247 Otley Road, Headingley | 277 yd | |
| Lavanta Restaurant | 269 Otley Road, Headingley | 289 yd | |
| Voujon Indian Restaurant \& Takeaway | 128 Otley Road, Headingley | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horse Shoes | 98 - 100 Otley Road, Headingley | 924 yd | |
| Woodies | 104 Otley Road, Headingley | 924 yd | |
| New Inn (Headingley) | 68 Otley Road, Headingley | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitos Pizza | 291 Spen Lane, West Park | 963 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 201 Butcher Hill, West Park | 1,055 yd | |
| Midgleys | 204 Butcher Hill, West Park | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill) | 206 Butcher Hill, West Park | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village Gym (Leeds North) OTLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 5 yd |
| Oxley Hall OXLEY HALL OXLEY HALL WEETWOOD LANE | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Richmond House School 168-170 168-170 OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| University Of Leeds (Sports Park Weetwood) WEETWOOD SPORTS PAVILION WEETWOOD SPORTS PAVILION RING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Lawnswood School OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 492 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 | 856 yd |
| St. Chad'S Broomfield Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| West Park Playing Fields QUEENSWOOD GREEN | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Moorlands School FOX HILL DRIVE | swimming pool | 1,023 yd |
| University Of Leeds (Bodington Playing Fields) BODINGTON AVENUE | cycling, grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.