Otley Old Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 7DF 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 Otley Old Road, Leeds, LS16 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 7DQ, LS16 7RH, LS16 7RU, LS16 7DH, LS16 7RJ, LS16 7RT, LS16 7DR, LS16 7RL, LS16 7DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS16 7DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 50.4% | 52.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 7DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 23.9% | 28.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 58.3% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 51.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 31.6% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around LS16 7DF this area, 7.9% 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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 7.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 16.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 43.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87% | 84.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 89.6% | 89.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 89.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.3% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Otley Old Road was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Otley Old Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Weetwood and the 387th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 463 Otley Old Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2024-08-13 | £299,659 |
| 449 Otley Old Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-22 | £281,719 |
| 401 Otley Old Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £517,640 | 2023-04-20 | £563,360 |
| 459 Otley Old Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2023-02-17 | £316,658 |
| 439 Otley Old Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-10-27 | £397,055 |
LS16 7DF 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 4,529 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 | 5,310 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 | 1,365 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 3,486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 3,688 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexanders Deli | 399 Otley Old Road, Cookridge | 4 yd | |
| Holt Park Leisure Cafe Bar | Holt Park Active, Holtdale Approach | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The High Farm | Farrar Lane, Adel | 664 yd | |
| Bannatyne Cookridge Hall | Cookridge Hall, Cookridge Lane | 745 yd | |
| Cookridge Cricket Club | Smithy Lane, Cookridge | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Holt Park) | Holt Road, Adel | 610 yd | |
| Tesco | 97 Green Lane, Cookridge | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach | artificial grass pitch | 246 yd |
| Holt Park Active HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLTDALE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Holt Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Holt Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Tinshill Recreation Ground RAYNEL WAY | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Cookridge Hall) COOKRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Cookridge Hall Golf Club COOKRIDGE LANE | golf | 745 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Cookridge Cricket Club SMITHY LANE | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.