Woodway Drive is in Horsforth, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS18 4HZ is located in the Horsforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pudsey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodway Drive, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS18 4HY, LS18 4HU, LS18 4HT, LS18 4HX, LS18 4RL, LS18 4HS, LS18 4JF, LS18 4JB, LS18 4JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS18 4HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 LS18 4HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 21.9% | 25.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 57.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 52.1% | 42.2% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.3% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 14.8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 9.1% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 45.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.6% | 95.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodway Drive was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.6% lower than the Horsforth average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Woodway Drive has the 36th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Horsforth and the 1072nd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Woodway Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2023-08-21 | £304,077 |
| 9 Woodway Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-02-23 | £301,775 |
| 9 Woodway Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2021-03-16 | £243,944 |
| 10 Woodway Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,500 | 2019-04-23 | £211,482 |
| 10 Woodway Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-12-20 | £175,878 |
LS18 4HZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS18 4HZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Featherbank Avenue , Horsforth LS18 4QP | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate Primary School North Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Town Street , Horsforth LS18 5BL | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Horsforth | Wood Lane, Horsforth | 551 yd | |
| Friday Drop In | Cragg Hill Baptist Church, Cragg Avenue | 600 yd | |
| Slow Rise Bakery | 2A Sunnybank Avenue, Horsforth | 802 yd | |
| Casa Gyros Grill | 77 New Road Side, Horsforth | 832 yd | |
| Fondue Desserts | 83 New Road Side, Horsforth | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkworth Wood Conservative Club | Cragside Walk, Kirkstall | 660 yd | |
| Horsforth Hotel | Featherbank Lane, Horsforth | 721 yd | |
| The Bridge | Low Lane, Horsforth | 896 yd | |
| Abbey Inn | Pollard Lane, Bramley | 904 yd | |
| Woodside Micro Pub | 258 Low Lane, Horsforth | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Chinese Takeaway | 17 Alexandra Road, Horsforth | 605 yd | |
| Regent Fisheries | 26 Regent Road, Horsforth | 642 yd | |
| Pizza King And Corriander | 1 Sunnybank Avenue, Horsforth | 792 yd | |
| Desserts King | 1 Sunnybank Avenue, Horsforth | 792 yd | |
| Jade Unicorn | 25 - 26 Paradise Grove, Horsforth | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 75 New Road Side, Horsforth | 911 yd | |
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cragg Hill Recreation Ground CRAGG ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Stanhope Recreation Ground STANHOPE DRIVE | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Horsforth Central Methodist Church TOWN STREET | 1,085 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.