Iveson Approach is in Leeds and in Bradford district. LS16 6NT 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 Iveson Approach, Leeds, LS16 6NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 6NU, LS16 6NN, LS16 6NR, LS16 6ND, LS16 6NY, LS16 6NP, LS16 6NS, LS16 6NW, LS16 6LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS16 6NT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population 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 | 51% | 57.9% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 6.9% |
| Male | 49% | 42.1% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -6.9% |
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 6NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 44.4% | 46.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 26.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 5.4% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 18.8% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 42.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 28.2% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6NT this area, 36.4% 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 | 29% | 36.4% | 7.4% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 7.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 24.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 11.4% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 69% | 62.8% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Arab | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.1% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 79.6% | 80.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 5% | -4.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 80.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 4.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.6% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 19.6% | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Not answered | 15.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iveson Approach was 128.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.5% higher than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Iveson Approach has the 17th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Weetwood and the 796th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Iveson Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2025-03-25 | £255,273 |
| 65 Iveson Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2023-10-20 | £232,195 |
| 28 Iveson Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2023-06-30 | £239,877 |
| 28 Iveson Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-08-31 | £208,763 |
| 39 Iveson Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2017-12-18 | £183,614 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS16 6NT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iveson House First School Iveson Rise , LS16 6LW | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby High School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Park Middle School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Middle School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 2,869 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 | 3,671 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 | 4,212 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 | 379 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,002 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 | 1,420 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carribean Cafe | 17 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 257 yd | |
| The Ivey | 11 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 260 yd | |
| J's Bistro | Lady Ida Lodge, 120 Oak Park Lane | 424 yd | |
| Gusto | 151 Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 448 yd | |
| Residence 74 Café & Bar | 74 Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood Red Triangle | Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Oriental Ltd | 21 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 257 yd | |
| Number 7 | 9 Luttrell Close, Lawnswood | 437 yd | |
| Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway | 459 Spen Lane, West Park | 525 yd | |
| Lazeez & Topolo | 230 Iveson Drive, Lawnswood | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Spen Lane) | 433 Spen Lane, West Park | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iveson Primary School IVESON RISE | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Ymca (Leeds) YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB OTLEY OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Tinshill Recreation Ground RAYNEL WAY | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 998 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.