Kingsley Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 7PA 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 Kingsley Avenue, Leeds, LS16 7PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 7PE, LS16 7NZ, LS16 7PD, LS16 7PB, LS16 7PQ, LS16 7NY, LS16 7TN, LS16 7TR, LS16 7TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS16 7PA is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 51.2% | 44.8% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 55.2% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 7PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 21.5% | 30.9% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 56.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 6.3% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 49.1% | 52.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 19.7% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 41.1% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.7% | 66.8% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 74.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 74.7% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 16.5% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 74.7% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 14.4% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsley Avenue was 47.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsley Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 756th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Kingsley Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-08-21 | £717,146 |
| 44 Kingsley Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2023-02-24 | £438,365 |
| 32 Kingsley Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-02-06 | £484,625 |
| 63 Kingsley Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-09-29 | £552,828 |
| 50 Kingsley Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-10 | £472,975 |
LS16 7PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Other | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Long Causeway , Adel LS16 8EX | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 3,610 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 | 4,398 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 | 2,049 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 3,461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 3,904 yd | Higher education institutions | 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 | 473 yd | |
| Dastaan Indian Restaurant | 473 Otley Road, Adel | 569 yd | |
| The Foundation | 471 Otley Road, Adel | 595 yd | |
| Sorriso | 429 Otley Road, Adel | 811 yd | |
| Tuana | 1 The Crescent, Adel | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood Arms | Otley Road, Adel | 289 yd | |
| Adel War Memorial Association Ltd | Church Lane, Adel | 741 yd | |
| The High Farm | Farrar Lane, Adel | 851 yd | |
| Yeadon Catering | Headingley Golf Club, Back Church Lane | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands | 491 - 493 Otley Road, Adel | 536 yd | |
| Berrys Grill House | 479 Otley Road, Adel | 565 yd | |
| Star Anise | 469A Otley Road, Adel | 565 yd | |
| Barnies Fish N Chips | 427 Otley Road, Adel | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Adel) | 425 Otley Road, Adel | 811 yd | |
| Asda (Holt Park) | Holt Road, Adel | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adel Sports And Social Club CHURCH VIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 693 yd |
| Holt Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Holt Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Headingley Golf Club BACK CHURCH LANE | golf | 960 yd |
| Holt Park Active HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLTDALE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Feel Good Health Club (Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel) OTLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.