Moseley Wood Way is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 7HN is located in the Adel & Wharfedale 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 Moseley Wood Way, Leeds, LS16 7HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 7HL, LS16 7LR, LS16 7HP, LS16 7LS, LS16 7HW, LS16 7HS, LS16 7ES, LS16 7LP, LS16 7EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 7HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 7HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% 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 | 20.2% | 23.4% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 64.3% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 47.3% | 46.5% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 40.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7HN this area, 7.6% 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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 7.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 19.5% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 43.2% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 95.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moseley Wood Way was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moseley Wood Way has the 25th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Weetwood and the 804th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Moseley Wood Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-03 | £431,380 |
| 3 Moseley Wood Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-10-18 | £401,771 |
| 22 Moseley Wood Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-03-02 | £514,486 |
| 4 Moseley Wood Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2019-03-04 | £380,660 |
| 5 Moseley Wood Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-10-25 | £382,934 |
LS16 7HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School Westbrook Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AH | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,237 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | 3out of 4 | 4,347 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 | 2,067 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 4,470 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 | 786 yd | |
| Caring For Life (Crag House Farm) | Crag House Farm, Cookridge Lane | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookridge Cricket Club | Smithy Lane, Cookridge | 320 yd | |
| Bannatyne Cookridge Hall | Cookridge Hall, Cookridge Lane | 754 yd | |
| Old Modernians Association | Cookridge Lane, Cookridge | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 97 Green Lane, Cookridge | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cookridge Cricket Club SMITHY LANE | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Leeds Modernians COOKRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Cookridge Hall Golf Club COOKRIDGE LANE | golf | 757 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Cookridge Hall) COOKRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach | artificial grass pitch | 1,033 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 | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.