Middleham Drive, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS25 2QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	49.3%	49.8%	0.5%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	50.7%	50.2%	-0.5%	49.0%	1.2%

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 LS25 2QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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	26.6%	33.3%	6.7%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56%	51.6%	-4.4%	44.2%	7.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	1.8%	1.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.3%	8.2%	0.9%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	8.3%	4.5%	-3.8%	6.1%	-1.6%

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 (88.4%) 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	55.6%	53.2%	-2.4%	48.4%	4.8%
Good health	33.9%	35.2%	1.3%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	9.1%	9.7%	0.6%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	1%	1.5%	0.5%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	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 LS25 2QA this area, 7.4% 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 46.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.4%	7.4%	-10.0%	18.2%	-10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	7.2%	-5.6%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	13%	-5.3%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	5%	0.4%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	18.8%	6.0%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	30.7%	46.9%	16.2%	33.8%	13.1%
Other	3.2%	1.6%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	3.1%	-1.4%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.9%	95.4%	-1.5%	81.4%	14.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	99%	96%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0%	1.5%	1.5%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.5%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	96.2%	-2.8%	83.2%	13.0%
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	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.3%	76.7%	12.6%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.9%	37.2%	10.7%
Christian	43.2%	46.2%	-3.0%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Middleham Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleham Drive was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Garforth & Swillington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Middleham Drive has the 27th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Garforth & Swillington and the 271st lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 160.0%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LS25 2QA, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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) - 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 Middleham Drive are based on 43 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 Middleham Drive, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS25 2QA

Average Price
£406,862

Semi-Detached
£425,062

Terraced
£391,971

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Middleham Drive

Average Price
£418,373

Semi-Detached
£437,747

Terraced
£401,525

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Middleham DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Middleham Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£372,000	2025-03-26	£374,074
40 Middleham Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property	£314,950	2022-09-30	£336,822
2 Middleham Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£379,950	2022-03-31	£437,347
19 Middleham Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£307,500	2021-11-05	£370,789
39 Middleham Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property	£304,950	2021-06-29	£364,049

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS25 2QA

Employment

LS25 2QA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	201
Part-Time Employee	54
Retired	49
Self-Employed	29
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Construction	12
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ninelands Primary School Ninelands Lane , Garforth LS25 1NT	3out of 4	169 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Lane Primary Academy Ribblesdale Avenue , Garforth LS25 2JX	4out of 4	735 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Station Fields , Garforth LS25 1PS	4out of 4	754 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
East Garforth Primary Academy Aberford Road , East Garforth LS25 2HF	3out of 4	1,122 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Strawberry Fields Primary School Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LL	3out of 4	1,142 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Garforth Academy Lidgett Lane , Garforth LS25 1LJ	4out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR	3out of 4	4,121 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA	- not rated	5,148 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Freshly Made Sandwich Bar And Cafe	42 Aberford Road, Garforth	800 yd
Clip N Climb Garforth	Unit 2A1, East Side Retail Park	865 yd
Baraka Express (Garforth Library)	Lidgett Lane, Garforth	938 yd
Cielo	Garforth Library And One Stop Shop, Lidgett Lane	938 yd
The Station House Cafe	Station House, Station Road	948 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Podger	Ninelands Lane, Garforth	257 yd
The Bird In Hand	Springmead Drive, Garforth	588 yd
The Crusader	Selby Road, Garforth	660 yd
The Fly Line	Unit 7, East Side Retail Park	859 yd
Jigger And Jar	D And C Events Ltd, 40 Main Street	1,073 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hilltons Fish And Chips	9 Long Meadow Gate, Garforth	814 yd
Good Food Store	4B Main Street, Garforth	988 yd
China Town	13 Main Street, Garforth	1,004 yd
Domino's Pizza	42 Main Street, Garforth	1,072 yd
Garforth Canton Flavour	68 Main Street, Garforth	1,072 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	11 Long Meadow Gate, Garforth	814 yd
Lidl GB Ltd	Unit 1 East Side Retail Park, Aberford Road	933 yd
Nisa Local	1 - 5 Main Street, Garforth	976 yd
Tesco	Aberford Road, Garforth	1,044 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Garforth Leisure Centre NINELANDS LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	155 yd
Glebelands Rec OAKFIELD CLOSE	grass pitches	259 yd
Garforth Parish Church Cricket Club GARFORTH PARISH CHURCH CRICKET CLUB GARFORTH PARISH CHURCH CRICKET CLUB GREEN LANE	grass pitches	263 yd
Green Lane Primary Academy GREEN LANE	grass pitches	620 yd
Firth Fields Pos CAERNARVON AVENUE	grass pitches	798 yd
Garforth Cricket Club CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	810 yd
St Benedict'S Catholic Primary School Garforth STATION FIELDS	grass pitches	843 yd
East Garforth Recreation Ground UNIT 7 UNIT 7 ASH LANE	grass pitches	952 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.5 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	22.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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