Breary Lane East is in Bramhope, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS16 9BJ 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 Breary Lane East, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 9BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS16 9BH, LS16 9BL, LS16 9EH, LS16 9EX, LS16 9EY, LS16 9AN, LS16 9DG, LS16 9BS, LS16 9ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS16 9BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.8% 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 | 15.5% | 18.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.9% | 66.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 50.8% | 54.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.8% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around LS16 9BJ this area, 8.3% 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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 52.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% 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 | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.2% | 88.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 93.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 76.7% | 18.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Breary Lane East was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Breary Lane East has the 11th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 168th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Breary Lane East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2025-05-23 | £1,411,877 |
| 10 Breary Lane East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2002-01-02 | £1,009,136 |
| 4 Breary Lane East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 1998-08-11 | £999,322 |
| 2 Breary Lane East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 1997-01-31 | £910,189 |
| 4 Breary Lane East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 1996-10-25 | £967,778 |
LS16 9BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9BJ 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 9BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramhope Primary School Tredgold Crescent , Bramhope LS16 9BR | - not rated | 306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Arthington Lane , Pool-in-Wharfedale LS21 1LG | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH | 3out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ireland Wood Primary School Raynel Gardens , LS16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,283 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 5,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,646 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 4,987 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cup | 1 Tredgold Avenue, Bramhope | 261 yd | |
| The Bramhope Deli | 4 Tredgold Avenue, Bramhope | 291 yd | |
| The Village Bakery And Village Pizza | The Village Bakery, 9 - 10 The Cross | 930 yd | |
| Campus & Co | The Park Equestrian Centre, Moor Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Leeds RUFC | The Sycamores, Bramhope | 790 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | Church Hill, Bramhope | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Raj Takeaway | 11 The Cross, Church Hill | 924 yd | |
| Popsies Fish And Chips | 12 The Cross, Church Hill | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramhope Primary School Tredgold Crescent | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Leeds Bradford) LEEDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 913 yd |
| West Park Leeds Rufc THE SYCAMORES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.