New Road Side is in Horsforth, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS18 4NG 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 New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS18 4JX, LS18 4NJ, LS18 4NH, LS18 4JZ, LS18 4TT, LS18 4NL, LS18 4NW, LS18 4LD, LS18 4PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS18 4NG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% | 56.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 41.6% | 43.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 4NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 37.2% | 48% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 27.3% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 19.9% | 12.6% | -7.3% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 12% | 7.1% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 29% | 47.6% | 18.6% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 29.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 29.4% | 13.8% | -15.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 36.6% | 22.1% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 12.1% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 40.7% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.5% | 90.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 93.9% | 92.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 92.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road Side was 233.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.0% higher than the Horsforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road Side has the 2nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Horsforth and the 332nd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 - 74 New Road Side, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2002-06-13 | £126,369 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School Victoria Crescent , Horsforth LS18 4PT | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Town Street , Horsforth LS18 5BL | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC School Leeds and Bradford Road , LS13 1HJ | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Lane Middle School Broad Lane , LS13 3BU | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coal Hill Drive , Bramley LS13 1DD | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Community 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 | 1,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownberrie Education Trust 173-179 New Road Side , Horsforth LS18 4DR | - not rated | 749 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Rise Bakery | 2A Sunnybank Avenue, Horsforth | 284 yd | |
| Casa Gyros Grill | 77 New Road Side, Horsforth | 302 yd | |
| Fondue Desserts | 83 New Road Side, Horsforth | 320 yd | |
| Friday Drop In | Cragg Hill Baptist Church, Cragg Avenue | 333 yd | |
| Tiji's Kitchen / Kids Club House | 75A New Road Side, Horsforth | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth Hotel | Featherbank Lane, Horsforth | 251 yd | |
| Abbey Inn | Pollard Lane, Bramley | 588 yd | |
| Toby Carvery (Horsforth) | Fink Hill, Horsforth | 727 yd | |
| The Black Bull Inn | The Green, Horsforth | 733 yd | |
| The Tavern/Arriba Arriba | 16 - 18 Town Street, Horsforth | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Fisheries | 26 Regent Road, Horsforth | 220 yd | |
| Pizza King And Corriander | 1 Sunnybank Avenue, Horsforth | 282 yd | |
| Desserts King | 1 Sunnybank Avenue, Horsforth | 282 yd | |
| Cathay | 133 New Road Side, Horsforth | 381 yd | |
| Yorkshire Charcoal Fresh | 99 New Road Side, Horsforth | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 75 New Road Side, Horsforth | 381 yd | |
| Morrisons (Horsforth) | 61 - 69 Town Street, Horsforth | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cragg Hill Recreation Ground CRAGG ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Stanhope Recreation Ground STANHOPE DRIVE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Newlaithes Primary School VICTORIA CRESCENT | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Horsforth Hall Park Cricket Club HALL PARK CRICKET CLUB HALL PARK CRICKET CLUB BROADWAY | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Horsforth Central Methodist Church TOWN STREET | 996 yd | |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School Town Street | grass pitches | 1,007 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.