Oxford Avenue, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9BY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS20 9BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.3%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.5%	48.7%	0.2%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 9BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% 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	21.1%	22.3%	1.2%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	63.8%	66%	2.2%	44.2%	21.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	7.5%	5.2%	-2.3%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	6.1%	4.7%	-1.4%	6.1%	-1.4%

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 (86%) 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	45.2%	50.8%	5.6%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	40.9%	35.2%	-5.7%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	12.1%	10.5%	-1.6%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	1.8%	3.1%	1.3%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0%	0.4%	0.4%	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 9BY this area, 8.7% 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 50.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.6%	8.7%	-4.9%	18.2%	-9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	8.4%	-4.5%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	11.9%	-1.4%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	6.8%	4.7%	-2.1%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	14.6%	1.7%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	38.4%	50.1%	11.7%	33.8%	16.3%
Other	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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)
Indian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	2.3%	1.4%	0.9%	1.4%
White	97.3%	95.7%	-1.6%	81.4%	14.3%
Other	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

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	98.5%	95.7%	-2.8%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	0%	2.9%	2.9%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.2%	0.2%	5.6%	-5.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.2%	95.9%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.3%	76.7%	12.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	7.8%	13.5%	-5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	52.7%	46.2%	6.5%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Oxford Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Avenue was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Guiseley & Rawdon average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Oxford Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Guiseley & Rawdon and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

🔎 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 9BY, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (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 Oxford Avenue are based on 168 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 Oxford Avenue, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9BY

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS20 9BY

Average Price
£393,074

Semi-Detached
£323,190

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£544,490

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oxford Avenue

Average Price
£349,226

Semi-Detached
£333,749

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£611,415

Flats/Maisonettes
£243,844

Other
£2,195,576

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oxford AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Oxford Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£274,300	2025-08-15	£278,954
31 Oxford Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£356,300	2024-06-13	£389,511
59 Oxford Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,400	2022-05-06	£341,551
7 Oxford Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2022-02-25	£375,857
25 Oxford Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2022-01-06	£394,182

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS20 9BY

Employment

LS20 9BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9BY 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	144
Retired	133
Part-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	9
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Education	23
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA	- not rated	148 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Guiseley Primary School Oxford Road , Guiseley LS20 9DA	3out of 4	148 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School The Green , Guiseley LS20 9BT	3out of 4	687 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tranmere Park Primary School Ridge Close , Guiseley LS20 8JJ	3out of 4	1,203 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Queensway Primary School Coppice Wood Avenue , Yeadon LS19 7LF	- not rated	1,485 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Yeadon Crofters Lea , Off New Road LS19 7HW	- not rated	1,812 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westgate First School Scarborough Road , Westgate LS21 3JS	- not rated	3,167 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Whartons Middle School The Whartons , LS21 2BS	- not rated	5,173 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT	3out of 4	787 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE	- not rated	1,221 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School, Menston Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE	- not rated	1,221 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aireborough Grammar School New Road , Yeadon LS19 7HP	- not rated	1,474 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX	- not rated	3,189 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ladderbanks Middle School Coverdale Way , Baildon BD17 6TE	- not rated	3,985 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Burley Middle School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ	- not rated	4,798 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe Middle School Albion Road , Idle BD10 9PY	- not rated	5,348 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tranfield School Back Lane , Guiseley LS20 8LS	- not rated	670 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS	3out of 4	677 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Two Dales School Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP	- not rated	863 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
The North West Silc Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP	- not rated	863 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Linton House Adolescent Unit High Royds Hospital , LS29 6AQ	- not rated	1,736 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cena Bistro LTD	2A Oxford Road, Guiseley	276 yd
Blinok	Office 1, Station Road	295 yd
Boxfit	Boxxfit, Unit 1	301 yd
Potting Shed	Oxford Road, Guiseley	358 yd
The Station	70 Otley Road, Guiseley	387 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Inn	2 - 4 Town Gate, Guiseley	447 yd
Guiseley Factory WMC	6 Town Street, Guiseley	497 yd
Guiseley Cricket Club	Otley Road, Guiseley	522 yd
Hawkhill Tavern	46 - 48 Park Road, Guiseley	652 yd
White Cross Hotel	Otley Road, Guiseley	820 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Guiseley Rasoi	2 Oxford Road, Guiseley	275 yd
Open Kitchen	4 Oxford Road, Guiseley	275 yd
Domino's Pizza	119 - 121 Otley Road, Guiseley	387 yd
Guiseley Pizza And Kebab	50 Otley Road	422 yd
Springfield Fisheries	3 Springfield Road, Guiseley	447 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks And Spencer	Unit 5 Guiseley Retail Park, Park Road	625 yd
Morrisons (Guiseley)	89 Otley Road, Guiseley	652 yd
Co Op	137A Otley Road, Guiseley	820 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Bradford Road, Guiseley	952 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Karisma Health Dance & Beauty Studio OXFORD STREET	health and fitness suite	355 yd
Guiseley Afc (Nethermoor Park) OTLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	507 yd
Guiseley Cricket Club GUISELEY CRICKET CLUB GUISELEY CRICKET CLUB OTLEY ROAD	grass pitches	522 yd
Aireborough Leisure Centre THE GREEN	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	607 yd
St. Oswalds C Of E Primary School THE GREEN	grass pitches	699 yd
Nuffield Health (Guiseley) 135A 135A OTLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	815 yd
Guiseley School FIELDHEAD ROAD	grass pitches	822 yd
Shaw Lane Recreation Ground SHAW CLOSE	grass pitches	894 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	65.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	87.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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