Scotland Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS18 5HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	51.7%	1.1%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	49.4%	48.3%	-1.1%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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 5HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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	19.8%	23.7%	3.9%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	70.9%	66.4%	-4.5%	44.2%	22.2%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	3.2%	3.3%	0.1%	9.1%	-5.8%
Widowed	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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 (92.3%) 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	64.7%	62.2%	-2.5%	48.4%	13.8%
Good health	25.3%	30.1%	4.8%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	6.9%	6.3%	-0.6%	12.7%	-6.4%
Bad health	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 LS18 5HW this area, 8% 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 55.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.4%	8%	-2.4%	18.2%	-10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	9.1%	-1.3%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	12%	-6.0%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	1.8%	-2.9%	5.3%	-3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	11.3%	1.2%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	39.6%	55.8%	16.2%	33.8%	22.0%
Other	6.8%	1.8%	-5.0%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.1%	7.7%	6.6%	3.1%	4.6%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.6%	90%	-6.6%	81.4%	8.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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%	97.1%	1.1%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	97.1%	1.1%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.3%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.3%	76.7%	19.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	3.2%	13.5%	-10.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.3%	37.2%	-1.9%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Hindu	2.9%	1.7%	1.2%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Sikh	3.7%	0.9%	2.8%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Scotland Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scotland Lane was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% lower than the Horsforth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Scotland Lane has the 31st lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Horsforth and the 607th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared 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.

Average Household Income
£61,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in LS18 5HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Scotland Lane are based on 52 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Scotland Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS18 5HW

Average Price
£798,440

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£541,445

Detached
£899,310

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,468,554

Estimated Average Property Prices for Scotland Lane

Average Price
£942,122

Semi-Detached
£751,887

Terraced
£560,470

Detached
£1,025,615

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,047,218

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Scotland LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Owlet Farm Cottage Scotland Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-04-14	£523,375
Owlet Barn Scotland Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£850,000	2021-04-14	£1,046,750
Owlet Farm Scotland Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£1,325,000	2021-04-14	£1,457,069
Owlet Grange Nook Scotland Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£499,999	2013-01-18	£910,497
Owlet Cottage Scotland Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£60,000	2007-07-20	£95,858

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS18 5HW

Employment

LS18 5HW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	73
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	19
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	16
Other	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Information and communication	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ	3out of 4	1,068 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westbrook Lane Primary School Westbrook Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AH	3out of 4	1,287 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cookridge First School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH	- not rated	1,658 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cookridge Primary School Tinshill Drive , Cookridge LS16 7DH	3out of 4	1,658 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tinshill Primary School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE	- not rated	1,723 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bramhope Middle School Tredgold Crescent , LS16 9BR	- not rated	3,365 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pool CofE First and Middle School Arthington Lane , Pool-in-Wharfedale LS21 1LG	- not rated	5,392 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF	3out of 4	1,907 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF	- not rated	1,907 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX	3out of 4	2,169 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ralph Thoresby High School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ	- not rated	2,292 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF	- not rated	2,735 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity CofE Middle School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ	- not rated	1,068 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE	- not rated	1,723 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holt Park Middle School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ	- not rated	2,292 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE	- not rated	3,592 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Broad Lane Middle School Broad Lane , LS13 3BU	- not rated	5,312 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ	- not rated	3,447 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD	- not rated	1,346 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springfield School Scotland Lane , Horsforth LS18 5HT	- not rated	1,569 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE	- not rated	1,723 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tinshill Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE	- not rated	1,723 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB	3out of 4	2,344 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	97 Green Lane, Cookridge		1,065 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LS18 5HW postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	12.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	12.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	12.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	12.5%

Speed Aviability

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	87.5%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.