The Moorlands is in Boston Spa, Wetherby and in Leeds district. LS23 6ED is located in the Wetherby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Elmet and Rothwell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Moorlands, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS23 6FA, LS23 6FE, LS23 6WH, LS23 6EN, LS23 6FP, LS23 6EL, LS23 6EA, LS23 6FN, LS23 6FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS23 6ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 53.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 46.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 23.8% | 28% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 7.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 32% | 46.8% | 14.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 30.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 14.7% | -9.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 37.9% | 22.5% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 39% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 97.4% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 94.9% | 95.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 96% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.2% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Moorlands was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% lower than the Wetherby average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Moorlands has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Wetherby and the 1137th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Moorlands, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-11-17 | £596,537 |
| 11 The Moorlands, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £392,150 | 2016-11-01 | £589,592 |
| 11 The Moorlands, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-11-01 | £789,331 |
| 9 The Moorlands, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2016-03-31 | £596,250 |
| 1 The Moorlands, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2014-03-31 | £630,183 |
LS23 6ED 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Lane Primary School Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DX | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DL | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Dowkell Lane , Thorp Arch LS23 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa Clifford Road , Boston Spa LS23 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramham Primary School Clifford Road , Bramham LS23 6JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Spa Academy Clifford Moor Road , Boston Spa LS23 6RW | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby High School Hallfield Lane , LS22 6JS | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadcaster Grammar School Toulston , LS24 9NB | 3out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Oaks School Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DX | 4out of 4 | 641 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 | 1,120 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harts Coffee House | 160A High Street, Boston Spa | 608 yd | |
| The Boston Tea Party | 148 High Street, Boston Spa | 622 yd | |
| La Casita | 174 High Street, Boston Spa | 622 yd | |
| Da Carlo | 134 High Street, Boston Spa | 622 yd | |
| L'Aquila Restaurant | 152 High Street, Boston Spa | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Chef | 138 High Street, Boston Spa | 608 yd | |
| Birds Nest | 206A High Street, Boston Spa | 830 yd | |
| Ali's Kitchen | 188A High Street, Boston Spa | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Community Centre DEEPDALE LANE | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| The Coachouse Fitness Centre (Closed) High Street | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Primrose Lane Primary School WESTWOOD WAY | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Thorp Arch And Boston Spa Cricket Club The Village | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Stables Lane Stables Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| St Mary'S C Of E Primary School Boston Spa CLIFFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| St John'S School CHURCH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.