Wolsey Croft, Sherburn In Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6DR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS25 6DR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	49.5%	48.6%	-0.9%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	50.5%	51.4%	0.9%	49.0%	2.4%

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 6DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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	28.6%	31.1%	2.5%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	52.9%	-1.4%	44.2%	8.7%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	10.4%	10.4%	0.0%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	3.5%	4.3%	0.8%	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 (86.8%) 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	56.5%	52.7%	-3.8%	48.4%	4.3%
Good health	32.2%	34.1%	1.9%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	7.6%	9.8%	2.2%	12.7%	-2.9%
Bad health	2.9%	2.9%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.8%	11.5%	-2.3%	18.2%	-6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	8.7%	-1.2%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	15.3%	-3.2%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.6%	2.4%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16%	20.5%	4.5%	16.9%	3.6%
Degree or Similar	34.1%	35.8%	1.7%	33.8%	2.0%
Other	3.5%	1.5%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.9%	98.3%	0.4%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.2%

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	96.3%	96%	-0.3%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1%	0.2%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
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	95.9%	95.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	13.4%	13.5%	-0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.3%	37.2%	3.1%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Wolsey Croft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolsey Croft was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.4% higher than the Monk Fryston & South Milford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wolsey Croft has the 11th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monk Fryston & South Milford and the 351st highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LS25 6DR, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Wolsey Croft are based on 105 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wolsey Croft, Sherburn In Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6DR

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS25 6DR

Average Price
£222,538

Semi-Detached
£211,888

Terraced
£223,482

Detached
£270,231

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wolsey Croft

Average Price
£219,265

Semi-Detached
£218,297

Terraced
£207,512

Detached
£259,701

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£94,772

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wolsey CroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Wolsey Croft, Leeds, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£284,000	2025-01-30	£294,353
73 Wolsey Croft, Leeds, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2024-02-29	£159,036
63 Wolsey Croft, Leeds, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-11-10	£262,197
71 Wolsey Croft, Leeds, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£238,228	2023-04-06	£255,470
43 Wolsey Croft, Leeds, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2023-02-21	£164,209

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS25 6DR

Employment

LS25 6DR 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	186
Part-Time Employee	69
Retired	61
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	18
Student (economically inactive)	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Manufacturing	39
Human health and social work activities	30
Education	25
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Other	19
Construction	19
Transport and storage	17
Information and communication	17
Financial and insurance activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Mining and quarrying	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sherburn Hungate Primary School North Crescent , Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6DD	3out of 4	409 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School Milford Road , Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6QN	3out of 4	1,097 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Milford Primary School Sand Lane , South Milford LS25 5AU	3out of 4	2,562 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School London Road , Barkston Ash LS24 9PS	3out of 4	2,750 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School Main Street , Church Fenton LS24 9RF	3out of 4	4,140 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sherburn High School Garden Lane , Sherburn-in-Elmet LS25 6AS	- not rated	984 yd	Academy converter	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
Wolsey Fisheries	6 Wolsey Parade, Sherburn In Elmet	277 yd
Oddfellows Arms	40 Low Street, Sherburn In Elmet	309 yd
Saffron	42-42A Low Street, Sherburn In Elmet	312 yd
K&T's Pitstop	58A Low Street, Sherburn In Elmet	361 yd
Wheatsheaf Inn	Moor Lane, Sherburn In Elmet	717 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Swan	Low Street, Sherburn In Elmet	304 yd
Red Bear	Red Bear Hotel, Low Street	304 yd
Elmete Social Club	12 Low Street, Sherburn In Elmet	352 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Elmet Kitchen	19 Low Street, Sherburn In Elmet	285 yd
New Tai Hing	11 Low Street, Sherburn In Elmet	294 yd
The Fish Bank	3 Low Street, Sherburn In Elmet	314 yd
Domino's Pizza	10 Low Street, Sherburn In Elmet	341 yd
Great Wall	12D Finkle Hill, Sherburn In Elmet	356 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Unit 6a To 6b, Low Street		351 yd
Co-Operative Group Ltd	22-30 Finkle Hill, Sherburn In Elmet		439 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sherburn Hungate Community Primary School NORTH CRESCENT	grass pitches	446 yd
Sherburn Eversley Cricket Club CHY-AN-GWEAL CHY-AN-GWEAL CHURCH VIEW	grass pitches	550 yd
Sherburn In Elmet Playing Fields EVERSLEY PARK EVERSLEY PARK	grass pitches	639 yd
Sherburn White Rose Sports Club FINKLE HILL	grass pitches, tennis courts	676 yd
Sherburn High School GARDEN LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,038 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	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%

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	66.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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