Silverdale Avenue, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8PU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS20 8PU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	49.2%	49%	-0.2%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	50.8%	51%	0.2%	49.0%	2.0%

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 8PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.2% 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	21.9%	21%	-0.9%	37.9%	-16.9%
Married: Opposite sex	71.7%	72.2%	0.5%	44.2%	28.0%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	2.7%	3.9%	1.2%	9.1%	-5.2%
Widowed	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-3.2%

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 (86.3%) 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	50.4%	57.4%	7.0%	48.4%	9.0%
Good health	36%	28.9%	-7.1%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	10.1%	9.2%	-0.9%	12.7%	-3.5%
Bad health	3.1%	4%	0.9%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.8%

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 8PU 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 46.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.1%	6.9%	-2.2%	18.2%	-11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	8.3%	-5.4%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	13.7%	-2.3%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	6.4%	0.9%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	15.2%	2.9%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	40.2%	46.6%	6.4%	33.8%	12.8%
Other	3.2%	2.9%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.3%	97.2%	-0.1%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.6% 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	99.2%	99.6%	0.4%	83.2%	16.4%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	99.6%	0.8%	83.2%	16.4%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	76.7%	16.5%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.3%	37.2%	0.1%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Not answered	2%	6.0%	-4.0%

Safety

Is Silverdale Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverdale Avenue was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Guiseley & Rawdon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Silverdale Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Guiseley & Rawdon and the 404th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LS20 8PU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 Silverdale Avenue are based on 113 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 Silverdale Avenue, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8PU

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS20 8PU

Average Price
£377,159

Semi-Detached
£332,626

Terraced
£379,007

Detached
£384,588

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Silverdale Avenue

Average Price
£343,829

Semi-Detached
£345,685

Terraced
£282,150

Detached
£431,317

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£127,704

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Silverdale AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
40 Silverdale Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£392,547	2022-10-14	£416,644
96 Silverdale Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£365,000	2021-11-04	£442,164
102 Silverdale Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2021-01-15	£356,528
88 Silverdale Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£333,750	2020-06-01	£442,797
94 Silverdale Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£263,000	2019-10-11	£358,275

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS20 8PU

Employment

LS20 8PU 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 8PU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	13
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	17
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Construction	6
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School The Green , Guiseley LS20 9BT	3out of 4	712 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Guiseley Primary School Oxford Road , Guiseley LS20 9DA	3out of 4	960 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yeadon Westfield Infant School Westfield Grove , Yeadon LS19 7NQ	3out of 4	979 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tranmere Park Primary School Ridge Close , Guiseley LS20 8JJ	4out of 4	1,035 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Crofters Lea , Off New Road LS19 7HW	4out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT	2out of 4	512 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE	4out of 4	1,915 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX	3out of 4	2,490 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Immanuel College Leeds Road , Idle BD10 9AQ	3out of 4	3,435 yd	Academy converter	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	988 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge , BD10 0NR	- not rated	3,532 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD	- not rated	5,205 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee (Guiseley Retail Park)	Unit 8 Guiseley Retail Park, Park Road	388 yd
La Yorkshire Rose	Leeds Road, Guiseley	499 yd
Costa@Next	Unit 4A West Side Retail Park, Leeds Road	505 yd
Midshire Signature Services Ltd	Guiseley School, Fieldhead Road	538 yd
Catering Leeds, Flavour Cafe	Aireborough Leisure Centre, The Green	549 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hawkhill Tavern	46 - 48 Park Road, Guiseley		444 yd
New Inn	2 - 4 Town Gate, Guiseley		971 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
KFC (Guiseley Retail Park)	Unit 7 Guiseley Retail Park, Park Road	388 yd
Victoria Fisheries	43 Victoria Road, Guiseley	569 yd
Guiseley Pizza And Kebab	12 Otley Road, Guiseley	571 yd
McDonalds Restaurants	Unit 9 West Side Retail Park, Leeds Road	573 yd
Lotus	18 Otley Road, Guiseley	632 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons (Guiseley)	89 Otley Road, Guiseley		444 yd
Marks And Spencer	Unit 5 Guiseley Retail Park, Park Road		471 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Guiseley School FIELDHEAD ROAD	grass pitches	619 yd
St. Oswalds C Of E Primary School THE GREEN	grass pitches	663 yd
Aireborough Leisure Centre THE GREEN	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	664 yd
Nunroyd Park TENNYSON STREET	grass pitches	747 yd
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School NEW ROAD	grass pitches	885 yd
Ss Peter & Paul Rc Primary School - Yeadon (Closed) New Road	grass pitches	887 yd
Aireborough Nunroyd Sports Association NEW ROAD	grass pitches	925 yd
Shaw Lane Recreation Ground SHAW CLOSE	grass pitches	962 yd
Yeadon Westfield Junior School New Road	grass pitches	986 yd
Karisma Health Dance & Beauty Studio OXFORD STREET	health and fitness suite	987 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	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%

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	58.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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