St James Terrace is in Horsforth, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS18 5QT 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 St James Terrace, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS18 5QX, LS18 5GT, LS18 5QY, LS18 5QW, LS18 5QG, LS18 5QU, LS18 5QS, LS18 5QQ, LS18 5QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS18 5QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 44.3% | 51.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 35.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.9% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 49.6% | 55.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 33.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 7.5% | -10.1% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 13.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 42% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 95.2% | 79.5% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 89.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 89.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Terrace was 117.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% higher than the Horsforth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Terrace has the 13th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Horsforth and the 915th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 St James Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-09-19 | £322,830 |
| 18 St James Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2024-06-28 | £328,870 |
| 18 St James Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-06-27 | £328,875 |
| 47 St James Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-03-14 | £255,035 |
| 38 St James Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2022-08-26 | £275,398 |
LS18 5QT 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AB | 4out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate Primary School North Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AF | 3out of 4 | 386 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 | 643 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School Westbrook Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AH | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Featherbank Avenue , Horsforth LS18 4QP | 4out of 4 | 1,348 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 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ralph Thoresby School Holtdale Approach , LS16 7RX | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 3,151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shashlik Indian Food Bar | 249A Low Lane, Horsforth | 340 yd | |
| Low Lane Cafe | 256A Low Lane, Horsforth | 356 yd | |
| Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Horsforth | Wood Lane, Horsforth | 534 yd | |
| Grameen | 291 Low Lane, Horsforth | 538 yd | |
| Miller And Carter | 299 Low Lane, Horsforth | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Micro Pub | 258 Low Lane, Horsforth | 356 yd | |
| Brownlee Arms | Long Row, Horsforth | 656 yd | |
| The Malt Brewhouse | 166 Town Street, Horsforth | 704 yd | |
| Tinshill And Cookridge Club And Institute | Woodnook Drive, Horsforth | 742 yd | |
| The Queens Arms | 99 Long Row, Horsforth | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Fisheries | 274 Low Lane, Horsforth | 356 yd | |
| 168 Chinese Takeaway | 17 Alexandra Road, Horsforth | 506 yd | |
| Kirbys Of Horsforth | 24 - 26 Long Row, Horsforth | 656 yd | |
| Woodside Stores | 1 Paradise Place, Horsforth | 778 yd | |
| Jade Unicorn | 25 - 26 Paradise Grove, Horsforth | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Station Road, Horsforth | 865 yd | |
| Morrisons (Horsforth) | 61 - 69 Town Street, Horsforth | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadgate Primary School NORTH BROADGATE LANE | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Horsforth Central Methodist Church TOWN STREET | 798 yd | |
| Stanhope Recreation Ground STANHOPE DRIVE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School Town Street | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Cragg Hill Recreation Ground CRAGG ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Horsforth Cricket Club Brownberrie Lane | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Horsforth School LEE LANE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,066 yd |
| King Georges Playing Fields KING GEORGES FIELD KING GEORGES FIELD BROWNBERRIE LANE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.