Silk Mill Close is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 6PW 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 Silk Mill Close, Leeds, LS16 6PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 6EA, LS16 6PG, LS16 6PP, LS16 6PJ, LS16 6PL, LS16 6PF, LS16 6DU, LS16 6DZ, LS16 6PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS16 6PW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.3% | 49.8% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50.2% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 45.6% | 53.7% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 25.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15% | 10.2% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 41.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 40.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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% | 21.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.1% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 29.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 89.1% | 73.9% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 90.5% | 86.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 84.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.5% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silk Mill Close was 193.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.6% higher than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silk Mill Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Weetwood and the 455th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Silk Mill Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-01 | £260,557 |
| 30 Silk Mill Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,500 | 2023-07-24 | £310,986 |
| 30 Silk Mill Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-03-30 | £326,617 |
| 24 Silk Mill Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2016-03-07 | £200,616 |
| 20 Silk Mill Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-11-12 | £242,825 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate Primary School North Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School Westbrook Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AH | 4out of 4 | 1,226 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 | 1,231 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | 3out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 5,420 yd | Foundation 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 | 829 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 3,256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 3,294 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome In Community Centre | 55 Bedford Drive, Cookridge | 259 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Crust | 252 Tinshill Road, Cookridge | 508 yd | |
| Scarlett's Sandwich Bar | 54 Station Road, Horsforth | 644 yd | |
| J's Bistro | Lady Ida Lodge, 120 Oak Park Lane | 672 yd | |
| Grilleria | 2 The Gables, Horsforth | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute | Woodnook Drive, Horsforth | 162 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds (Cookridge) | Tinshill Road, Cookridge | 508 yd | |
| The Queens Arms | 99 Long Row, Horsforth | 834 yd | |
| Woodside Micro Pub | 258 Low Lane, Horsforth | 958 yd | |
| Brownlee Arms | Long Row, Horsforth | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cove Fish And Chips | 23 - 25 Station Road, Horsforth | 739 yd | |
| Pizza Affair | 7 Station Road, Horsforth | 739 yd | |
| No 9 Deli | 9 Station Road, Horsforth | 739 yd | |
| Station Pizza And Punjab Tandoori | 17 Station Road, Horsforth | 739 yd | |
| Hong Kong Super Cook (Horsforth) | 128 Long Row, Horsforth | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Station Road, Horsforth | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsforth Cricket Club Brownberrie Lane | grass pitches | 982 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.