Holt Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 7NU 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 Holt Lane, Leeds, LS16 7NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 7TR, LS16 7NT, LS16 7TL, LS16 7NY, LS16 7PF, LS16 7AD, LS16 7NX, LS16 7NZ, LS16 7AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS16 7NU 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% |
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 7NU 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% |
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% |
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 7NU 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holt Lane was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holt Lane has the 15th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 855th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Holt Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-16 | £400,000 |
| 24 Holt Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-12-11 | £341,379 |
| 26 Holt Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2011-12-20 | £643,362 |
| 24 Holt Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2002-05-09 | £524,765 |
| 26 Holt Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2002-03-01 | £548,862 |
LS16 7NU 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Wood First School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Long Causeway , Adel LS16 8EX | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel CofE First School Long Causeway , Adel LS16 8EX | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramhope Middle School Tredgold Crescent , LS16 9BR | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Thoresby High School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Park Middle School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Middle School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer CofE Middle School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 3,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 5,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,863 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Adel SF Connect | 503 Otley Road, Adel | 299 yd | |
| Dastaan Indian Restaurant | 473 Otley Road, Adel | 347 yd | |
| The Foundation | 471 Otley Road, Adel | 365 yd | |
| Sorriso | 429 Otley Road, Adel | 541 yd | |
| Tuana | 1 The Crescent, Adel | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood Arms | Otley Road, Adel | 359 yd | |
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd | Church Lane, Adel | 617 yd | |
| The High Farm | Farrar Lane, Adel | 722 yd | |
| Yeadon Catering | Headingley Golf Club, Back Church Lane | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands | 491 - 493 Otley Road, Adel | 330 yd | |
| Berrys Grill House | 479 Otley Road, Adel | 345 yd | |
| Star Anise | 469A Otley Road, Adel | 345 yd | |
| Barnies Fish N Chips | 427 Otley Road, Adel | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Adel) | 425 Otley Road, Adel | 541 yd | |
| Asda (Holt Park) | Holt Road, Adel | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Holt Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Holt Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Holt Park Active HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLTDALE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Headingley Golf Club BACK CHURCH LANE | golf | 990 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.