Raynel Way is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 6JU is located in the Weetwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raynel Way, Leeds, LS16 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 6JY, LS16 6JS, LS16 6JT, LS16 6BR, LS16 6JR, LS16 6SA, LS16 6BT, LS16 6LA, LS16 6JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 6JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS16 6JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 33.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 51.3% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.7% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 44.3% | 50.3% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.7% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 11.1% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.3% | 15.7% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 18.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 29.4% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.8% | 71.7% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 90.4% | 81.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 81.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raynel Way was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raynel Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Weetwood and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Raynel Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-11-04 | £218,077 |
| 19 Raynel Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-23 | £248,337 |
| 35 Raynel Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-11 | £240,729 |
| 7 Raynel Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-07-21 | £222,066 |
| 20 Raynel Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2022-01-10 | £243,206 |
LS16 6JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood First School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge First School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | - not rated | 777 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramhope Middle School Tredgold Crescent , LS16 9BR | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Thoresby High School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Park Middle School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Middle School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 3,623 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 | 4,153 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 | 4,450 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 831 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Za'atar & Co | 76A Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 384 yd | |
| Residence 74 Café & Bar | 74 Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 407 yd | |
| Holt Park Leisure Cafe Bar | Holt Park Active, Holtdale Approach | 452 yd | |
| The Ivey | 11 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 643 yd | |
| Carribean Cafe | 17 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The High Farm | Farrar Lane, Adel | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Oriental Ltd | 21 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 648 yd | |
| Barnies Fish N Chips | 427 Otley Road, Adel | 1,060 yd | |
| Number 7 | 9 Luttrell Close, Lawnswood | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Holt Park) | Holt Road, Adel | 607 yd | |
| Co-operative (Adel) | 425 Otley Road, Adel | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tinshill Recreation Ground RAYNEL WAY | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Holt Park Active HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLTDALE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 445 yd |
| Holt Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Holt Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 540 yd |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach | artificial grass pitch | 565 yd |
| Iveson Primary School IVESON RISE | grass pitches | 951 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.