Holtdale Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 7RT 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 Holtdale Drive, Leeds, LS16 7RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 7RU, LS16 7RS, LS16 7RZ, LS16 7SX, LS16 7RJ, LS16 7RH, LS16 7SF, LS16 7DF, LS16 7RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 7RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.5% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.5% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS16 7RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 50.9% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 27.4% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.2% | 41.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 32.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 27.5% | 22.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 12.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 26.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 82.2% | 80.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Arab | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 82.2% | 83.1% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 83.1% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holtdale Drive was 182.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.8% higher than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holtdale Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Weetwood and the 502nd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Holtdale Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,838 | 2022-06-22 | £150,516 |
| 18 Holtdale Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-06-07 | £190,868 |
| 45 Holtdale Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2018-04-06 | £80,414 |
| 20 Holtdale Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2009-11-06 | £151,873 |
| 45 Holtdale Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2007-12-05 | £102,601 |
LS16 7RT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Otley Old Road , Cookridge LS16 6NF | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,901 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 | 480 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 4,513 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 | 5,299 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 | 1,525 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 3,771 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 | 210 yd | |
| Holt Park Leisure Cafe Bar | Holt Park Active, Holtdale Approach | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Cookridge Hall | Cookridge Hall, Cookridge Lane | 549 yd | |
| The High Farm | Farrar Lane, Adel | 613 yd | |
| Cookridge Cricket Club | Smithy Lane, Cookridge | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Holt Park) | Holt Road, Adel | 527 yd | |
| Tesco | 97 Green Lane, Cookridge | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach | artificial grass pitch | 341 yd |
| Holt Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Holt Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Holt Park Active HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLTDALE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Cookridge Hall) COOKRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Cookridge Hall Golf Club COOKRIDGE LANE | golf | 549 yd |
| Tinshill Recreation Ground RAYNEL WAY | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Cookridge Cricket Club SMITHY LANE | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.