Dean Lane is in Horsforth, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS18 5HX is located in the Otley & Yeadon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dean Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS18 5HX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 43.9% | 49.7% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 56.1% | 50.3% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 LS18 5HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 28.7% | 28.4% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 55.3% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 8.5% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 56.7% | 60.9% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 5.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 11.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 44.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.9% | 95.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dean Lane was 261.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.1% higher than the Otley & Yeadon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dean Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Otley & Yeadon and the 247th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.5%.

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 Old Hay Barn Dean Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-27 | £412,144 |
| 2 Headlands Cottage Dean Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-05-01 | £423,735 |
| The Old Piggery Dean Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-30 | £357,707 |
| The Old Tack Room Dean Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2018-07-13 | £423,046 |
| The Old Hay Barn Dean Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-06-27 | £463,189 |
LS18 5HX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
LS18 5HX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Park Primary School Rufford Avenue , LS19 7QR | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramhope Primary School Tredgold Crescent , Bramhope LS16 9BR | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensway Primary School Coppice Wood Avenue , Yeadon LS19 7LF | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rawdon St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Town Street , Rawdon LS19 6PP | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 3,605 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 2out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 4,276 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | - not rated | 5,106 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 5,192 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge , BD10 0NR | - not rated | 5,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Trees Garden Centre | Otley Old Road, Horsforth | 4 yd | |
| Camden Food Company (LBA - Airside) | Leeds And Bradford Airport, Whitehouse Lane | 943 yd | |
| Saltaire Bar And Eatery (airside) | Leeds And Bradford Airport, Whitehouse Lane | 943 yd | |
| Burger King (LBA - Airside) | Leeds And Bradford Airport, Whitehouse Lane | 943 yd | |
| Caffe Ritazza (LBA) - Landside | Leeds And Bradford Airport, Whitehouse Lane | 943 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% |
| Median download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.