Bay Horse Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 8LQ is located in the Harewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bay Horse Lane, Leeds, LS17 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 8LF, LS17 8LE, LS17 8LH, LS17 8LD, LS17 8JU, LS17 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS17 8LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 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 vicinity of LS17 8LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.5% 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 | 17.9% | 20.7% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 68.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 24.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 51.6% | 61.8% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 26.3% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around LS17 8LQ this area, 6.5% 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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 55.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 90.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
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 | 96.9% | 93.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 93.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bay Horse Lane was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bay Horse Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 241st lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Bay Horse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2019-08-20 | £762,343 |
| Eastfield Bay Horse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1995-01-27 | £412,878 |
LS17 8LQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
LS17 8LQ 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 LS17 8LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell First School Main Street , Shadwell LS17 8JF | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadwell Primary School Main Street , Shadwell LS17 8JF | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Carr Primary School Naburn Approach , LS14 2EG | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School Whinmoor Crescent , LS14 1EG | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE First School Whinmoor Crescent , Seacroft LS14 1EG | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braim Wood Boys' High School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Roundhay School Old Park Road , LS8 1JU | - not rated | 4,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| David Young Community Academy Bishop's Way , Off North Parkway LS14 6NU | - not rated | 4,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 3out of 4 | 4,207 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood School Brooklands View , LS14 6SA | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whinmoor Middle School White Laithe Approach , LS14 2EG | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlethorne Middle School Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AN | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braimwood Middle School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarcliffe Middle School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW | - not rated | 4,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Pupil Referral Service Bramley Grange College , Skeltons Lane LS14 3DW | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay Lodge School Elmete Lane , LS8 2LJ | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elmete Hall School Elmete Lane , LS8 2LJ | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elmete Wood - BESD SILC (Behaviour, Emotional, Social Difficulties Specialist Learning Centre) Elmete Lane , LS8 2LJ | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadwell Children's Centre Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AG | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milk Churn | Beechgrove Farm, Wetherby Road | 899 yd | |
| Shadwell Methodist Church Cafe | 102 Main Street, Shadwell | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Primary School MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 730 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.