Farrar Lane, Leeds, LS16 7AA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS16 7AA is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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	50.6%	46.9%	-3.7%	51.0%	-4.1%
Male	49.4%	53.1%	3.7%	49.0%	4.1%

Partnership Status

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 7AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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	24%	32%	8.0%	37.9%	-5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	59.8%	55%	-4.8%	44.2%	10.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	2.6%	1.1%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.2%	3.6%	-1.6%	9.1%	-5.5%
Widowed	8.3%	6.8%	-1.5%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

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 (88.8%) 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	48.7%	53.9%	5.2%	48.4%	5.5%
Good health	38.7%	34.9%	-3.8%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	10.4%	8.7%	-1.7%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 7AA this area, 9% 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 56.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.2%	9%	-7.2%	18.2%	-9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	5%	-6.4%	9.6%	-4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10%	11.2%	1.2%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	2.9%	0.3%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	11.5%	1.5%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	46.7%	56.8%	10.1%	33.8%	23.0%
Other	3.1%	3.6%	0.5%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	4.5%	5.7%	1.2%	3.1%	2.6%
Pakistani	1.9%	3.3%	1.4%	2.7%	0.6%
Other Asian	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	82.9%	80.5%	-2.4%	81.4%	-0.9%
Arab	3.7%	3%	-0.7%	0.6%	2.4%
Other	3%	1.8%	-1.2%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.6% 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	88.1%	84.6%	-3.5%	83.2%	1.4%
European Union	0%	5.3%	5.3%	6.1%	-0.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.9%	1.8%	-0.1%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	8.6%	6.8%	-1.8%	5.6%	1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.9%	85.6%	-0.3%	83.2%	2.4%
10+ Years	1.1%	10.8%	9.7%	9.8%	1.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	10.4%	1.8%	-8.6%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.9%	13.5%	-6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.6%	37.2%	-8.6%
Christian	53.9%	46.2%	7.7%
Hindu	3%	1.7%	1.3%
Muslim	8%	6.5%	1.5%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Farrar Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrar Lane was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Farrar Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 782nd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£62,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in LS16 7AA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Farrar Lane are based on 105 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Farrar Lane, Leeds, LS16 7AA

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS16 7AA

Average Price
£691,939

Semi-Detached
£471,464

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£817,925

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farrar Lane

Average Price
£520,240

Semi-Detached
£367,964

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£715,551

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farrar LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Farrar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£661,000	2023-12-15	£710,724
18 Farrar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2021-03-26	£627,692
6 Farrar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£835,000	2021-03-15	£1,027,692
4 Farrar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£637,500	2020-12-17	£774,830
34 Farrar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£342,000	2020-05-07	£471,335

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS16 7AA

Employment

LS16 7AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	79
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	10
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Other	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	8
Information and communication	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW	3out of 4	647 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF	3out of 4	1,079 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Long Causeway , Adel LS16 8EX	3out of 4	1,173 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH	3out of 4	1,318 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW	3out of 4	1,551 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX	3out of 4	815 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG	3out of 4	2,311 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA	3out of 4	2,676 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE	3out of 4	3,276 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG	4out of 4	3,286 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	4,066 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB	3out of 4	1,634 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF	- not rated	2,106 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG	- not rated	2,946 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD	- not rated	3,286 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS	- not rated	3,509 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Foundation	471 Otley Road, Adel	262 yd
Dastaan Indian Restaurant	473 Otley Road, Adel	265 yd
BP Adel SF Connect	503 Otley Road, Adel	311 yd
Sorriso	429 Otley Road, Adel	331 yd
Tuana	1 The Crescent, Adel	372 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lawnswood Arms	Otley Road, Adel	535 yd
Adel War Memorial Association Ltd	Church Lane, Adel	591 yd
The High Farm	Farrar Lane, Adel	709 yd
Yeadon Catering	Headingley Golf Club, Back Church Lane	1,061 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Berrys Grill House	479 Otley Road, Adel	267 yd
Star Anise	469A Otley Road, Adel	267 yd
Cooplands	491 - 493 Otley Road, Adel	283 yd
Barnies Fish N Chips	427 Otley Road, Adel	331 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative (Adel)	425 Otley Road, Adel		331 yd
Asda (Holt Park)	Holt Road, Adel		770 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	608 yd
Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	742 yd
Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS	grass pitches	785 yd
Holt Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Holt Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	830 yd
Holt Park Active HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLTDALE APPROACH	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	877 yd
Tinshill Recreation Ground RAYNEL WAY	grass pitches	1,012 yd
Adel St. John The Baptist C Of E Primary School LONG CAUSEWAY	grass pitches	1,047 yd
Headingley Golf Club BACK CHURCH LANE	golf	1,063 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	149.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LS16 7AA