Bachelor Lane is in Horsforth, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS18 5NF 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 Bachelor Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS18 5TA, LS18 5ST, LS18 5AS, LS18 5AL, LS18 5AW, LS18 5AU, LS18 5AN, LS18 5AX, LS18 5NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS18 5NF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.6% | 41.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 44.3% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 57.3% | 51.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 37.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 89.6% | 88.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 88.2% | 94% | 5.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 94% | 6.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bachelor Lane was 90.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.2% higher than the Horsforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bachelor Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Horsforth and the 1171st highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Bachelor Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-07-05 | £421,685 |
| 116 Bachelor Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-03-26 | £324,699 |
| Flat 6 69 Bachelor Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2023-09-12 | £158,162 |
| 77 Bachelor Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2021-03-31 | £248,675 |
| 128 Bachelor Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2021-03-19 | £244,939 |
LS18 5NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadgate Primary School North Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AF | 3out of 4 | 411 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 | 485 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | 4out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School Westbrook Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AH | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Featherbank Avenue , Horsforth LS18 4QP | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Community 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 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Community 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 | 1,176 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 3,670 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Coffee | 103 Long Row, Horsforth | 209 yd | |
| La Bistro Mediterranean Kitchen | 124 Long Row, Horsforth | 214 yd | |
| Grilleria | 2 The Gables, Horsforth | 322 yd | |
| Boba & Bao | 11 Station Road, Horsforth | 350 yd | |
| Scarlett's Sandwich Bar | 54 Station Road, Horsforth | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Arms | 99 Long Row, Horsforth | 209 yd | |
| Brownlee Arms | Long Row, Horsforth | 246 yd | |
| The Malt Brewhouse | 166 Town Street, Horsforth | 484 yd | |
| Old Ball | Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth | 619 yd | |
| Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute | Woodnook Drive, Horsforth | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirbys Of Horsforth | 24 - 26 Long Row, Horsforth | 246 yd | |
| Hong Kong Super Cook (Horsforth) | 128 Long Row, Horsforth | 290 yd | |
| Pizza Affair | 7 Station Road, Horsforth | 361 yd | |
| No 9 Deli | 9 Station Road, Horsforth | 361 yd | |
| Station Pizza And Punjab Tandoori | 17 Station Road, Horsforth | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Station Road, Horsforth | 361 yd | |
| Morrisons (Horsforth) | 61 - 69 Town Street, Horsforth | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadgate Primary School NORTH BROADGATE LANE | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Horsforth Cricket Club Brownberrie Lane | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| King Georges Playing Fields KING GEORGES FIELD KING GEORGES FIELD BROWNBERRIE LANE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Horsforth Central Methodist Church TOWN STREET | 636 yd | |
| Horsforth School LEE LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School Town Street | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| St Margarets Parish Church Hall Church Ln | 892 yd | |
| Stanhope Recreation Ground STANHOPE DRIVE | grass pitches | 894 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.