Silk Mill Mews is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 6SU is located in the Weetwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silk Mill Mews, Leeds, LS16 6SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 6RU, LS16 6FL, LS16 6RT, LS16 6NS, LS16 6NR, LS16 6FG, LS16 6NW, LS16 6FF, LS16 6NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 6SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 28.3% | 42.3% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 48.5% | -10.6% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86%) 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 | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.3% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
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 6SU this area, 9.2% 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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 9.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 9% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.9% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 52.7% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 82% | 76.1% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 89.5% | 83.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 83.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.8% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silk Mill Mews was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% higher than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silk Mill Mews has the 29th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Weetwood and the 1208th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Silk Mill Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2024-08-30 | £424,082 |
| 15 Silk Mill Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-06-09 | £310,804 |
| 19 Silk Mill Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-06-01 | £446,086 |
| 4 Silk Mill Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-10-27 | £423,347 |
| 3 Silk Mill Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-08-30 | £461,696 |
LS16 6SU 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 | 184 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,677 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 | 116 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 2,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J's Bistro | Lady Ida Lodge, 120 Oak Park Lane | 123 yd | |
| Welcome In Community Centre | 55 Bedford Drive, Cookridge | 535 yd | |
| Carribean Cafe | 17 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 566 yd | |
| The Ivey | 11 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 566 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Ring Road West Park, West Park | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute | Woodnook Drive, Horsforth | 881 yd | |
| Woodside Micro Pub | 258 Low Lane, Horsforth | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Oriental Ltd | 21 Iveson Approach, Lawnswood | 566 yd | |
| Number 7 | 9 Luttrell Close, Lawnswood | 777 yd | |
| Lucky Red Chinese Takeaway | 459 Spen Lane, West Park | 866 yd | |
| Lazeez & Topolo | 230 Iveson Drive, Lawnswood | 868 yd | |
| Woodside Fisheries | 274 Low Lane, Horsforth | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Spen Lane) | 433 Spen Lane, West Park | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iveson Primary School IVESON RISE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Tinshill Recreation Ground RAYNEL WAY | grass pitches | 969 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 5.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 5.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 0.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.