Croft Close is in South Milford, Leeds and in North Yorkshire district. LS25 5FF is located in the Monk Fryston & South Milford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 2015-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croft Close, South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS25 5FL, LS25 5FH, LS25 5FG, LS25 5GG, LS25 5FN, LS25 5GF, LS25 5FD, LS25 5GE, LS25 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS25 5FF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.8% | 49.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 30.8% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 61.5% | 65.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 17.5% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 28.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 5FF this area, 7.1% 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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 7.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 17% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 50.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.6% | 94.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Close was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the Monk Fryston & South Milford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croft Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monk Fryston & South Milford and the 275th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% 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 Croft Close, Leeds, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2025-03-27 | £268,485 |
| 2 Croft Close, Leeds, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £444,000 | 2024-11-19 | £459,081 |
| 7 Croft Close, Leeds, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-10-26 | £449,775 |
| 1 Croft Close, Leeds, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £481,186 | 2022-05-12 | £518,239 |
| 8 Croft Close, Leeds, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-09-24 | £368,282 |
LS25 5FF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Milford Primary School Sand Lane , South Milford LS25 5AU | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School Milford Road , Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6QN | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School Chestnut Green , Monk Fryston LS25 5PN | 4out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherburn Hungate Primary School North Crescent , Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6DD | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Salmon Community Primary School Burton Salmon , Ledgate Lane LS25 5JY | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn High School Garden Lane , Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6AS | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumin Lounge | 28 Low Street, South Milford | 433 yd | |
| T-Post | 66 And 66b, High Street | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | Low Street, South Milford | 446 yd | |
| Swan Hotel | 1 Low Street, South Milford | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Milford Sports Club (Site 2) 31A 31A COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| South Milford Sports Club COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| South Milford Primary School SAND LANE | grass pitches | 613 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.