Ring Road is in Horsforth, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS18 4EL is located in the Kirkstall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ring Road, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS18 5NJ, LS18 5NG, LS16 5EH, LS16 5EG, LS18 4GS, LS16 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS18 4EL is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.6% | 46.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 58.4% | 53.6% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS18 4EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.8% | 60.4% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 22.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 11% | -6.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.6% | 30.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -17.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.8% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 22.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 10.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 26.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 13.4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 19.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.3% | 66.9% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 70.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 70.3% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 9.9% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 12.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 70.7% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 9.9% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ring Road was 300.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.0% higher than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ring Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 199th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 185.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Beck Croft Ring Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-10-18 | £554,706 |
LS18 4EL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in LS18 4EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksworth Wood First School Broadway , Kirkstall LS5 3PS | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Infant School Low Lane , Horsforth LS18 5QW | - not rated | 907 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson House First School Iveson Rise , LS16 6LW | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iveson Primary School Iveson Rise , Tinshill LS16 6LW | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Park Middle School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Middle School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 5,449 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 Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 1,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller And Carter | 299 Low Lane, Horsforth | 361 yd | |
| Taste And Co | Unit B1, Wira Business Park | 391 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Ring Road West Park, West Park | 391 yd | |
| McDonalds (West Park) | Ring Road West Park, West Park | 391 yd | |
| Grameen | 291 Low Lane, Horsforth | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge | Low Lane, Horsforth | 367 yd | |
| The Dalesman | Butcher Hill, West Park | 570 yd | |
| Woodside Micro Pub | 258 Low Lane, Horsforth | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Unicorn | 25 - 26 Paradise Grove, Horsforth | 344 yd | |
| Woodside Stores | 1 Paradise Place, Horsforth | 348 yd | |
| Woodside Fisheries | 274 Low Lane, Horsforth | 607 yd | |
| Midgleys | 204 Butcher Hill, West Park | 864 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 201 Butcher Hill, West Park | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill) | 206 Butcher Hill, West Park | 864 yd | |
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 985 yd | |
| Co-operative (Spen Lane) | 433 Spen Lane, West Park | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grange Church Of England Academy BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Butcher Hill Playing Fields BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Iveson Primary School IVESON RISE | grass pitches | 1,070 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.