Willow Grove, Clifford, Wetherby, LS23 6JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS23 6JT 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	51.1%	49%	-2.1%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	48.9%	51%	2.1%	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 LS23 6JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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	19.5%	22.7%	3.2%	37.9%	-15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	57.9%	-4.1%	44.2%	13.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	2.7%	4.2%	1.5%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	9%	6.9%	-2.1%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	6.8%	7.9%	1.1%	6.1%	1.8%

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 (85.2%) 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	45.8%	53.3%	7.5%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	41.6%	31.9%	-9.7%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	9.9%	11.7%	1.8%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	2.3%	3.1%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.6%	11.5%	-2.1%	18.2%	-6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	8.3%	-3.0%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	12.4%	-1.2%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	5.5%	1.0%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	11.5%	0.6%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	42.5%	48.8%	6.3%	33.8%	15.0%
Other	3.6%	1.8%	-1.8%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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)
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.9%	99.2%	0.3%	81.4%	17.8%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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%	95.3%	-3.2%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0%	1.6%	1.6%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	95.3%	-2.8%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.1%	76.7%	14.4%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	7.8%	13.5%	-5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.2%	37.2%	-4.0%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Willow Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Grove was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Harewood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Willow Grove has the 47th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Harewood and the 340th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

🔎 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. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LS23 6JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Willow Grove are based on 19 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 Willow Grove, Clifford, Wetherby, LS23 6JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS23 6JT

Average Price
£296,831

Semi-Detached
£296,831

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willow Grove

Average Price
£314,769

Semi-Detached
£314,769

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willow GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Willow Grove, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£248,500	2023-10-19	£267,995
12 Willow Grove, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2023-10-06	£447,557
7 Willow Grove, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2020-11-24	£239,374
12 Willow Grove, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2016-02-10	£520,575
6 Willow Grove, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2014-04-14	£318,342

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS23 6JT

Employment

LS23 6JT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LS23 6JT 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 LS23 6JT 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	83
Full-Time Employee	69
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	10
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DL	4out of 4	828 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	906 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Primrose Lane Primary School Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DX	4out of 4	925 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bramham Primary School Clifford Road , Bramham LS23 6JQ	3out of 4	1,030 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Dowkell Lane , Thorp Arch LS23 7AQ	3out of 4	2,022 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	824 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tadcaster Grammar School Toulston , LS24 9NB	3out of 4	3,972 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wetherby High School Hallfield Lane , LS22 6JS	3out of 4	4,567 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa Church Street , Boston Spa LS23 6DF	3out of 4	613 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Oaks School Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DX	4out of 4	1,022 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Albion	Chapel Lane, Clifford		337 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Clifford Fisheries	13A Albion Street, Clifford		235 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Clifford Afc NUNNERY WAY	grass pitches	391 yd
St John'S School CHURCH STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	594 yd
Bramham And Clifford Cricket Club (Closed) Clifford Moor Road	grass pitches	665 yd
Clifford Community Sports Centre CLIFFORD MOOR COTTAGE CLIFFORD MOOR COTTAGE CLIFFORD MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	736 yd
Boston Spa School CLIFFORD MOOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	898 yd
St Mary'S C Of E Primary School Boston Spa CLIFFORD ROAD	grass pitches	924 yd
Primrose Lane Primary School WESTWOOD WAY	grass pitches	936 yd
Bramham Primary School BRAMHAM ROAD	grass pitches	998 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	43.75 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	43.75 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.45 Mbit/s

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