Dunstarn Lane, Leeds, LS16 8EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 8EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	50.8%	-0.2%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49%	49.2%	0.2%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 8EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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	19.5%	21.7%	2.2%	37.9%	-16.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.7%	62%	2.3%	44.2%	17.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	4.1%	3.3%	-0.8%	9.1%	-5.8%
Widowed	15.1%	11.1%	-4.0%	6.1%	5.0%

Health

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 (85.8%) 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	52.4%	54.6%	2.2%	48.4%	6.2%
Good health	28%	31.2%	3.2%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	16.5%	10.9%	-5.6%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	2.1%	3%	0.9%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.9%	11.1%	-1.8%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	3.6%	-4.3%	9.6%	-6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	9.6%	-3.3%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	5.3%	-5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	10.2%	-0.2%	16.9%	-6.7%
Degree or Similar	48.4%	62.7%	14.3%	33.8%	28.9%
Other	5.7%	2.7%	-3.0%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% 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	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Chinese	0.5%	1%	0.5%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	8.1%	9.6%	1.5%	3.1%	6.5%
Pakistani	4.5%	4.8%	0.3%	2.7%	2.1%
Other Asian	2.4%	0.5%	-1.9%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	4.3%	2.5%	0.8%	3.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1%	2%	1.0%	0.8%	1.2%
White	74.6%	68.9%	-5.7%	81.4%	-12.5%
Arab	3.1%	2%	-1.1%	0.6%	1.4%
Other	0%	3.8%	3.8%	1.6%	2.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.2% 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	83%	81.2%	-1.8%	83.2%	-2.0%
European Union	2.4%	5.1%	2.7%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	4.5%	2%	-2.5%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	9.2%	10.7%	1.5%	5.6%	5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.2%	81%	-0.2%	83.2%	-2.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	17%	16.7%	9.8%	7.2%
5-10 Years	1.8%	1.3%	-0.5%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	15.2%	0.8%	-14.4%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.1%	76.7%	6.4%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Middle East	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.2%	37.2%	-9.0%
Christian	41.9%	46.2%	-4.3%
Hindu	6.1%	1.7%	4.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	11.7%	6.5%	5.2%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9.6%	6.0%	3.6%

Safety

Is Dunstarn Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunstarn Lane was 74.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% higher than the Adel & Wharfedale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dunstarn Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Adel & Wharfedale and the 1164th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in LS16 8EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dunstarn Lane are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dunstarn Lane, Leeds, LS16 8EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS16 8EL

Average Price
£1,185,684

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£788,640

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£4,759,081

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dunstarn Lane

Average Price
£1,130,554

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£922,900

Flats/Maisonettes
£313,141

Other
£3,294,415

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dunstarn LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Dunstarn Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-01-12	£374,825
16 Dunstarn Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£855,000	2022-04-04	£967,856
24 Dunstarn Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£690,000	2021-03-24	£849,231
2 Dunstarn Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£1,057,000	2020-10-23	£1,257,987
2 Dunstarn Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£1,740,000	2018-11-01	£2,196,671

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS16 8EL

Employment

LS16 8EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LS16 8EL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LS16 8EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	100
Self-Employed	50
Part-Time Employee	37
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	9
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	31
Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	18
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Adel Primary School Tile Lane , Adel LS16 8DY	3out of 4	442 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Long Causeway , Adel LS16 8EX	3out of 4	856 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD	- not rated	1,558 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Buckstone Crescent , Alwoodley LS17 5ES	- not rated	1,653 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alwoodley Primary School Cranmer Rise , Alwoodley LS17 5HX	4out of 4	1,689 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE	3out of 4	1,551 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG	3out of 4	1,726 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG	4out of 4	1,969 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX	3out of 4	2,498 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN	3out of 4	2,597 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL	- not rated	4,643 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	2,340 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND	4out of 4	4,953 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW	- not rated	5,235 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF	- not rated	664 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD	- not rated	1,587 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG	- not rated	1,890 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB	3out of 4	2,505 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS	- not rated	2,720 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
University Of Leeds	The Brownlee Centre, Bodington Avenue		924 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
New Rover Cricket Club NEW ROVER CRICKET CLUB NEW ROVER CRICKET CLUB SMITHY MILLS LANE	grass pitches	357 yd
Moorlands School FOX HILL DRIVE	swimming pool	676 yd
Adelbeck Secure Children'S Home EAST MOOR LANE		914 yd
University Of Leeds (Bodington Playing Fields) BODINGTON AVENUE	cycling, grass pitches	925 yd
Adel St. John The Baptist C Of E Primary School LONG CAUSEWAY	grass pitches	926 yd
Bedquilts Recreation Ground ST. HELENS GARDENS	grass pitches	962 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LS16 8EL