Westgate, Wetherby, LS22 6NH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS22 6NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	51.8%	1.3%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49.5%	48.2%	-1.3%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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	27.8%	30.4%	2.6%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	40.4%	43.1%	2.7%	44.2%	-1.1%
Separated	3.5%	2.9%	-0.6%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	11.4%	12%	0.6%	9.1%	2.9%
Widowed	16.9%	11.6%	-5.3%	6.1%	5.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.1%	42.3%	3.2%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	40.2%	39%	-1.2%	33.6%	5.4%
Fair health	16%	12.5%	-3.5%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	3.2%	4.6%	1.4%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.6%	20.9%	1.3%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.1%	9.4%	2.3%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	10.4%	-5.7%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	6.5%	0.6%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	15.8%	8.0%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	35.3%	33.8%	-1.5%	33.8%	0.0%
Other	8.2%	3.2%	-5.0%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	98%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.8% 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	91.5%	91.8%	0.3%	83.2%	8.6%
European Union	4.3%	3.3%	-1.0%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	1.3%	1.6%
Oceania	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	92.1%	2.1%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	3.9%	4.9%	1.0%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	1.1%	2.3%	1.2%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
No passport held	17.6%	13.5%	4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	61.3%	46.2%	15.1%
Jewish	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Westgate Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westgate was 619.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 739.0% higher than the Wetherby average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Westgate has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Wetherby and the 54th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LS22 6NH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Westgate are based on 124 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 Westgate, Wetherby, LS22 6NH

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS22 6NH

Average Price
£503,455

Semi-Detached
£1,334,322

Terraced
£283,551

Detached
£780,124

Flats/Maisonettes
£503,534

Other
£991,565

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westgate

Average Price
£446,191

Semi-Detached
£676,103

Terraced
£343,070

Detached
£642,070

Flats/Maisonettes
£448,933

Other
£801,669

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WestgateStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Riverside, 65 Westgate, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£500,000	2025-03-18	£501,894
19 Riverside, 69 Westgate, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£585,000	2025-01-17	£606,158
57 Westgate, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£241,000	2024-07-26	£255,959
2 Riverside, 65 Westgate, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£415,000	2024-05-16	£442,555
63 Westgate, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£212,000	2024-04-04	£232,252

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS22 6NH

Employment

LS22 6NH 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 LS22 6NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	99
Full-Time Employee	76
Long-Term Sick or disabled	35
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	22
Other	10
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	14
Administrative and support service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	8
Construction	8
Education	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crossley Street Primary School Crossley Street , LS22 6RT	4out of 4	269 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wetherby Barley Fields Road , LS22 6PR	4out of 4	423 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hallfield Lane , LS22 6JS	3out of 4	1,015 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Deighton Gates Primary School Deighton Road , LS22 7XL	3out of 4	1,341 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings' Church of England Primary School Linton Road , Collingham LS22 5BS	3out of 4	3,145 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wetherby High School Hallfield Lane , LS22 6JS	3out of 4	878 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston Spa Academy Clifford Moor Road , Boston Spa LS23 6RW	3out of 4	4,218 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Oaks School Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DX	4out of 4	4,286 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa Church Street , Boston Spa LS23 6DF	3out of 4	4,727 yd	Non-maintained special 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
All Seasons	First Floor, Westgate House	290 yd
Phoenix Cafe	2 Westgate, Wetherby	290 yd
Mango Vegetarian	12 - 14 Bank Street, Wetherby	361 yd
Baanrai Thai Cafe	9 Bank Street, Wetherby	361 yd
Welcome Cafe	Town Hall, Market Place	378 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Inn	18 Westgate, Wetherby	316 yd
Mews	16 Bank Street, Wetherby	361 yd
Bar Three	9 Market Place, Wetherby	393 yd
Snug And Chatter	6 Bank Street, Wetherby	405 yd
The Red Lion	19 High Street, Wetherby	447 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Little Indian	3 Bank Street, Wetherby	361 yd
Wetherby Whaler (Wetherby)	18 Market Place, Wetherby	408 yd
Moji's Pizzeria	2 Castle Gate, Wetherby	412 yd
Pizza Bella (Wetherby)	32 Market Place, Wetherby	422 yd
Wetherby Spice	Rear Of, 21 High Street	447 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	13 Crossley Street, Wetherby	190 yd
Morrisons (Wetherby)	7 - 8 Horsefair Centre, 22 - 28 North Street	471 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods	2 Victoria Court, Wetherby	537 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crossley Street Primary School CROSSLEY STREET	grass pitches	179 yd
Sunny Gym CROSSLEY STREET	health and fitness suite	208 yd
The Ings RIVER COTTAGE RIVER COTTAGE SCOTT LANE	grass pitches	296 yd
Wetherby Methodist Church BANK STREET		323 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Wetherby) BARLEYFIELDS ROAD	grass pitches	413 yd
Wetherby Castlegarth Tennis Club WETHERBY CASTLEGARTH TENNIS CLUB WETHERBY CASTLEGARTH TENNIS CLUB SCOTT LANE	tennis courts	413 yd
Wetherby Sports Association THE INGS THE INGS LODGE LANE	grass pitches	477 yd
Wetherby Leisure Centre LODGE LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	479 yd
Wetherby High School HALLFIELD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	742 yd
Wetherby Golf Club LINTON LANE	golf	853 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	48.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	48.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	48.8%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LS22 6NH