Holtdale Close is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 7RU 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 Close, Leeds, LS16 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 7RT, LS16 7DF, LS16 7DQ, LS16 7RH, LS16 7SX, LS16 7DH, LS16 7RJ, LS16 7RZ, LS16 7DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS16 7RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 53.6% | 49.5% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.5% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 41.5% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 38.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 37.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.8% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.5% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 25% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 22.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3.6% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81% | 71.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 86.5% | 84.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 83.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10.7% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holtdale Close was 98.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% higher than the Weetwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holtdale Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Weetwood and the 1052nd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Holtdale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,981 | 2025-02-05 | £75,533 |
| 23 Holtdale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-11-01 | £171,176 |
| 30 Holtdale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-06-27 | £197,755 |
| 27 Holtdale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2018-10-31 | £186,454 |
| 26 Holtdale Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2017-04-12 | £84,357 |
LS16 7RU 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookridge First School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | - not rated | 250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood First School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool CofE First and Middle School Arthington Lane , Pool-in-Wharfedale LS21 1LG | - not rated | 5,392 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | 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 | 445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby High School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Middle School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | - not rated | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 4,474 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 | 4,281 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 | 5,244 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 2,669 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Scotland Lane , Horsforth LS18 5HT | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 124 yd | |
| Holt Park Leisure Cafe Bar | Holt Park Active, Holtdale Approach | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Cookridge Hall | Cookridge Hall, Cookridge Lane | 621 yd | |
| The High Farm | Farrar Lane, Adel | 675 yd | |
| Cookridge Cricket Club | Smithy Lane, Cookridge | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Holt Park) | Holt Road, Adel | 601 yd | |
| Tesco | 97 Green Lane, Cookridge | 662 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach | artificial grass pitch | 326 yd |
| Holt Park Active HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLT PARK ACTIVE HOLTDALE APPROACH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Holt Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Holt Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Cookridge Hall) COOKRIDGE LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Cookridge Hall Golf Club COOKRIDGE LANE | golf | 621 yd |
| Tinshill Recreation Ground RAYNEL WAY | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Ireland Wood Primary School RAYNEL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Cookridge Cricket Club SMITHY LANE | grass pitches | 983 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.