Haigh Wood Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 6PB 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 Haigh Wood Road, Leeds, LS16 6PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 6PD, LS16 6PE, LS16 6EQ, LS18 5NQ, LS16 6EH, LS18 5GN, LS16 6PH, LS18 5BA, LS16 6EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 6PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 35.4% | 50.4% | 15.0% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 33.3% | -13.9% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 48.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 14.3% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.2% | 14.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 16.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 40.1% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.5% | 88.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 90.8% | 86% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 86% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haigh Wood Road was 113.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% higher than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haigh Wood Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Weetwood and the 943rd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Haigh Wood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2023-02-13 | £227,994 |
| 16 Haigh Wood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-11-25 | £340,039 |
| 22 Haigh Wood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-30 | £270,418 |
| 4 Haigh Wood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-04-16 | £299,931 |
| 16 Haigh Wood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2020-08-21 | £342,057 |
LS16 6PB 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadgate Primary School North Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AF | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School Westbrook Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AH | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Town Street , Horsforth LS18 5BL | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | 3out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,227 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 3,584 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlett's Sandwich Bar | 54 Station Road, Horsforth | 223 yd | |
| Grilleria | 2 The Gables, Horsforth | 312 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Crust | 252 Tinshill Road, Cookridge | 329 yd | |
| Boba & Bao | 11 Station Road, Horsforth | 336 yd | |
| Haus Of Coffee | 3 Station Road, Horsforth | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute | Woodnook Drive, Horsforth | 284 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds (Cookridge) | Tinshill Road, Cookridge | 329 yd | |
| The Queens Arms | 99 Long Row, Horsforth | 388 yd | |
| Brownlee Arms | Long Row, Horsforth | 614 yd | |
| Old Ball | Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Affair | 7 Station Road, Horsforth | 317 yd | |
| No 9 Deli | 9 Station Road, Horsforth | 317 yd | |
| Station Pizza And Punjab Tandoori | 17 Station Road, Horsforth | 317 yd | |
| The Cove Fish And Chips | 23 - 25 Station Road, Horsforth | 317 yd | |
| Hong Kong Super Cook (Horsforth) | 128 Long Row, Horsforth | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Station Road, Horsforth | 317 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsforth Cricket Club Brownberrie Lane | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| King Georges Playing Fields KING GEORGES FIELD KING GEORGES FIELD BROWNBERRIE LANE | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Broadgate Primary School NORTH BROADGATE LANE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Horsforth School LEE LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Horsforth Central Methodist Church TOWN STREET | 1,009 yd | |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School Town Street | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 127.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.