The Spinney is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 6TQ is located in the Moortown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Spinney, Leeds, LS17 6TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 6RL, LS17 6SL, LS17 6RN, LS17 6TA, LS17 6SP, LS17 6RW, LS17 6RJ, LS17 6SE, LS17 6QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS17 6TQ 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 | 55.5% | 51.5% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.5% | 4.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 34.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 46.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.1% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 38.5% | 46.2% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 33% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 17% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 19.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 10.9% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 42.9% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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 | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 10% | 14.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| Pakistani | 18.9% | 22.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 19.5% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 62.8% | 52.5% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 87.7% | 75.8% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 75.6% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 1.5% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 22.4% | 46.2% | -23.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 25.4% | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Sikh | 13.1% | 0.9% | 12.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Spinney was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Spinney has the 26th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Moortown and the 1186th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 34 Woodlands The Spinney, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-01-03 | £51,808 |
| Flat 15 Woodlands The Spinney, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-09-16 | £72,603 |
| Flat 38 Woodlands The Spinney, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-10-06 | £82,269 |
| Flat 7 Woodlands The Spinney, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-08-14 | £95,020 |
| Flat 18 Woodlands The Spinney, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2023-05-26 | £72,469 |
LS17 6TQ 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moortown Primary School Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR | 4out of 4 | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Hall Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP | 2out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primley Wood Primary School Fir Tree Rise , Alwoodley LS17 7EZ | 2out of 4 | 940 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 5,062 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, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,962 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 152 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 2,929 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comptoir Cafe | 6 Harrogate Parade, Shadwell Lane | 424 yd | |
| Lans Coffee | 394A Harrogate Road, Moortown | 424 yd | |
| Corner House Coffee Bar And Kitchen | Corner House, 378 Harrogate Road | 435 yd | |
| The Leeds Deli | 27 Chelwood Drive, Moor Allerton | 506 yd | |
| Panzerotto Ristorante | 412 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Club | 266 Lidgett Lane, Lidgett Lane | 436 yd | |
| Brackenwood Community Association | High Wood, Brackenwood Drive | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moortown Tandoori | 383 Street Lane, Roundhay | 181 yd | |
| Peperochino | 385 Street Lane, Roundhay | 181 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 143 Street Lane, Roundhay | 598 yd | |
| Harpos | 147 Street Lane, Roundhay | 598 yd | |
| Subway | Moortown Service Station, 401 Harrogate Road | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | 371 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 515 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Street Lane, Roundhay | 598 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 296 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Bank Sports Ground (Closed) Allerton Grove | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground BENTCLIFFE AVENUE | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Roundhegians Sports Association Chelwood Drive | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School (Closed) Talbot Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School TALBOT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Gym Pro Ltd STREET LANE | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Moor Allerton Sports And Social Centre STONEGATE ROAD | tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Shadwell Lane Recreation Ground LADY PARK COURT | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Primary School HARROGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,017 yd |
| Fir Tree Primary School (Closed) Lingfield Drive | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.