Freemans Way, Wetherby, LS22 6YW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS22 6YW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	51.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	47.2%	48.6%	1.4%	49.0%	-0.4%

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	23.3%	30.5%	7.2%	37.9%	-7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	49.6%	-1.9%	44.2%	5.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	12.4%	10.9%	-1.5%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	10.2%	6%	-4.2%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	42.9%	45.9%	3.0%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	35.6%	30.6%	-5.0%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	12.3%	15.3%	3.0%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	6.4%	6.9%	0.5%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35%	25.7%	-9.3%	18.2%	7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	10.8%	-0.9%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.5%	13%	2.5%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	9.7%	5.2%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	16.7%	5.8%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	21.6%	-2.8%	33.8%	-12.2%
Other	3%	2.6%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.6%	95.9%	-0.7%	81.4%	14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	95.4%	95.9%	0.5%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	3.4%	1.9%	-1.5%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	95.9%	1.7%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Freemans Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freemans Way was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Wetherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Freemans Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Wetherby and the 337th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 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 6YW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Freemans Way are based on 24 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 Freemans Way, Wetherby, LS22 6YW

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS22 6YW

Average Price
£224,722

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£210,268

Detached
£325,905

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Freemans Way

Average Price
£231,572

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£217,944

Detached
£326,963

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Freemans WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
30 Freemans Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-05-17	£175,285
32 Freemans Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-03-28	£336,197
12 Freemans Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£163,000	2023-12-15	£176,775
3 Freemans Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£189,000	2022-10-20	£200,731
32 Freemans Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2021-06-29	£333,840

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS22 6YW

Employment

LS22 6YW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LS22 6YW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Education	5
Information and communication	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hallfield Lane , LS22 6JS	3out of 4	151 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crossley Street Primary School Crossley Street , LS22 6RT	4out of 4	860 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wetherby Barley Fields Road , LS22 6PR	4out of 4	944 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Deighton Gates Primary School Deighton Road , LS22 7XL	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Dowkell Lane , Thorp Arch LS23 7AQ	3out of 4	3,712 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	365 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston Spa Academy Clifford Moor Road , Boston Spa LS23 6RW	3out of 4	3,996 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	3,859 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	4,333 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
Wetherby And District Social Club	Sandbeck Way, Wetherby	587 yd
North Street Deli	29 North Street, Wetherby	657 yd
Spice 4 U	36 North Street, Wetherby	745 yd
Bengal Brasserie	3 Victoria Court, Wetherby	762 yd
Mango Vegetarian	12 - 14 Bank Street, Wetherby	831 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masonic Hall	Deighton Road, Wetherby	579 yd
Swan And Talbot Inn	34 North Street, Wetherby	745 yd
Snug And Chatter	6 Bank Street, Wetherby	795 yd
Mews	16 Bank Street, Wetherby	831 yd
The Red Lion	19 High Street, Wetherby	840 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Frying Pan	54 - 56 North Street, Wetherby	603 yd
Mister Yiks	4 Victoria Street, Wetherby	795 yd
EETME	Unit 17, Sandbeck Park	805 yd
Pizza Bella (Wetherby)	32 Market Place, Wetherby	824 yd
The Little Indian	3 Bank Street, Wetherby	831 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons (Wetherby)	7 - 8 Horsefair Centre, 22 - 28 North Street	716 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods	2 Victoria Court, Wetherby	762 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	2 Sandbeck Lane, Wetherby	805 yd
Sainsbury's	13 Crossley Street, Wetherby	940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wetherby High School HALLFIELD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	424 yd
Hmp Wetherby YORK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	720 yd
Wetherby Methodist Church BANK STREET		851 yd
Sunny Gym CROSSLEY STREET	health and fitness suite	920 yd
Crossley Street Primary School CROSSLEY STREET	grass pitches	967 yd
Wetherby Castlegarth Tennis Club WETHERBY CASTLEGARTH TENNIS CLUB WETHERBY CASTLEGARTH TENNIS CLUB SCOTT LANE	tennis courts	1,052 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Wetherby) BARLEYFIELDS ROAD	grass pitches	1,061 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	76.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	94.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LS22 6YW