Thorpe Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8HP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS20 8HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51%	0.7%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49.7%	49%	-0.7%	49.0%	0.0%

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 LS20 8HP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.4% 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	24.6%	24.7%	0.1%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	68%	68.4%	0.4%	44.2%	24.2%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	9.1%	-8.7%
Widowed	4.7%	5.7%	1.0%	6.1%	-0.4%

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 (87%) 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	59.1%	57%	-2.1%	48.4%	8.6%
Good health	31.3%	30%	-1.3%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	7.8%	9%	1.2%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	1.6%	3%	1.4%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

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 LS20 8HP this area, 6.9% 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 61.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.4%	6.9%	-0.5%	18.2%	-11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	4.1%	-5.3%	9.6%	-5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	9.8%	-2.7%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	3.3%	-0.6%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	12.7%	2.2%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	52%	61.6%	9.6%	33.8%	27.8%
Other	4.3%	1.6%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	1.9%	0.3%	-1.6%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95%	96.3%	1.3%	81.4%	14.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	93.1%	95.7%	2.6%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	2.5%	2.3%	-0.2%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	2%	0.1%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	95.7%	3.5%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.3%	76.7%	19.6%
Germany	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
No passport held	2.3%	13.5%	-11.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	51%	46.2%	4.8%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	8.7%	6.0%	2.7%

Safety

Is Thorpe Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorpe Close was 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Guiseley & Rawdon average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Thorpe Close has the 51st highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Guiseley & Rawdon and the 1092nd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£60,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in LS20 8HP, 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Thorpe Close are based on 10 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 Thorpe Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8HP

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS20 8HP

Average Price
£916,394

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£916,394

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thorpe Close

Average Price
£1,000,229

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,000,229

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thorpe CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Thorpe Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£785,000	2021-05-28	£973,797
3 Thorpe Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£680,000	2021-02-12	£835,849
2 Thorpe Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£742,300	2018-09-28	£1,016,772
2 Thorpe Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2016-06-10	£1,071,831
5 Thorpe Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2011-11-30	£999,167

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS20 8HP

Employment

LS20 8HP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LS20 8HP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Education	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Financial and insurance activities	16
Construction	12
Information and communication	11
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tranmere Park Primary School Ridge Close , Guiseley LS20 8JJ	4out of 4	581 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School Main Street , Hawksworth LS20 8NX	3out of 4	1,252 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Guiseley Primary School Oxford Road , Guiseley LS20 9DA	3out of 4	1,615 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School The Green , Guiseley LS20 9BT	3out of 4	1,938 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Menston Primary School St. Peters Way , Menston LS29 6NY	3out of 4	1,971 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE	4out of 4	992 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT	2out of 4	1,157 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ	3out of 4	3,960 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX	3out of 4	4,090 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS	- not rated	886 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge , BD10 0NR	- not rated	4,705 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Luck Thai Restaurant	12 Bradford Road, Guiseley	541 yd
Thai Basil	12 Bradford Road, Guiseley	541 yd
Nuffield Fitness Health And Wellbeing	135A Otley Road, Guiseley	740 yd
Wetherby Whaler	Otley Road, Guiseley	776 yd
Twenty 8	Lower Ground Floor, The Wetherby Whaler	781 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bradford Golf Club	Hawksworth Lane, Guiseley	708 yd
White Cross Hotel	Otley Road, Guiseley	740 yd
Guiseley Cricket Club	Otley Road, Guiseley	946 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucky House	24 Bradford Road, Guiseley	541 yd
Slice	26 Bradford Road, Guiseley	541 yd
Little Sweet And Sour	20 Bradford Road, Guiseley	588 yd
Subway (Guiseley)	137A Otley Road, Guiseley	740 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co Op	137A Otley Road, Guiseley		740 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Bradford Road, Guiseley		847 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Bradford Golf Club Ltd HAWKSWORTH LANE	golf	701 yd
Nuffield Health (Guiseley) 135A 135A OTLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	740 yd
Guiseley Cricket Club GUISELEY CRICKET CLUB GUISELEY CRICKET CLUB OTLEY ROAD	grass pitches	947 yd
Chevin Park Guiseley Drive	grass pitches	974 yd
Guiseley Afc (Nethermoor Park) OTLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	984 yd
Guiseley School FIELDHEAD ROAD	grass pitches	1,020 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	33.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	29.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.81 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.81 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.92 Mbit/s

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