Tarn Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS17 9PF is located in the Harewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tarn Lane, Leeds, LS17 9PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS17 9HZ, LS17 9JP, LS14 3JQ, LS14 3JN, LS14 3JA, LS14 3JJ, LS14 3JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS17 9PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.3% | 0.9% | 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 LS17 9PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 74.6% 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 | 16.6% | 19% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.1% | 74.6% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 30.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 62.8% | 63.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 26% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 10.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 9.9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 55.3% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 9% | 11.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 7.4% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.4% | 74.7% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 88.1% | 85.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 86.6% | 85.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 1.4% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 12.1% | 0.5% | 11.6% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarn Lane was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.8% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Tarn Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 164th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mystal Tarn Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2016-08-03 | £859,440 |
| The Mystal Tarn Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2001-05-15 | £1,246,801 |
| Harvest Cottage Tarn Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £59,995 | 1999-02-12 | £296,948 |
LS17 9PF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 9PF 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.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell First School Main Street , Shadwell LS17 8JF | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadwell Primary School Main Street , Shadwell LS17 8JF | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardsey Primary Academy Woodacre Lane , Bardsey LS17 9DG | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardsey Primary School Woodacre Lane , Bardsey LS17 9DG | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Keswick CofE Junior and Infant School School Lane , East Keswick LS17 9DA | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 4,727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 3out of 4 | 5,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Old Park Road , LS8 1JU | - not rated | 5,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morris Silman School Primley Park Road , LS17 7HR | - not rated | 5,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlethorne Middle School Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AN | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor Middle School White Laithe Approach , LS14 2EG | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braimwood Middle School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Pupil Referral Service Bramley Grange College , Skeltons Lane LS14 3DW | - not rated | 3,838 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shadwell Children's Centre Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AG | - not rated | 4,159 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay Lodge School Elmete Lane , LS8 2LJ | - not rated | 4,191 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Elmete Hall School Elmete Lane , LS8 2LJ | - not rated | 4,311 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Cuisine Ltd @ Moor Allerton Golf Club | Coal Road, Wike | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Cricket Club BRANDON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Moor Allerton Golf Club COAL ROAD | golf | 877 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.