Gildersome Lane is in Gildersome, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS27 7BJ is located in the Farnley & Wortley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gildersome Lane, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS27 7BQ, LS27 7BE, LS27 7BB, LS27 7WB, LS12 5HT, LS27 7BA, LS27 7WD, LS12 6JH, LS27 7WA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS27 7BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 33.5% | 34.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 53.2% | 48.8% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 40.8% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.4% | 14% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 6.4% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 16.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 7.6% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 36.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 92% | 87% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 96.1% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gildersome Lane was 115.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Farnley & Wortley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gildersome Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Farnley & Wortley and the 897th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Cottage Gildersome Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-06-26 | £683,257 |
| Meadow View Cottage Gildersome Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £379,050 | 2019-07-12 | £458,565 |
| Briar Dene Gildersome Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2018-03-05 | £246,142 |
| Briar Dene Gildersome Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-07-31 | £232,043 |
| Briar Dene Gildersome Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,202 | 2012-10-31 | £140,629 |
LS27 7BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
LS27 7BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildersome Primary School Town Street , Gildersome LS27 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Primary School Birchfield Avenue , Gildersome LS27 7HU | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Junior School Whitehall Road , Drighlington BD11 1LN | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Primary School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | 2out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drighlington Infant School Moorland Road , Drighlington BD11 1JY | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnleigh Park High School Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnley Park Maths & Computing College Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farnley Academy Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe School Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinnow Middle School Swinnow Road , LS13 4PG | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 4,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 4,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 4,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,832 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 5,452 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Training and Development limited network house , Ashfield way LS12 5JB | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck Boys' School Fulneck , LS28 8DT | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fulneck Girls' School Fulneck , LS28 8DS | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School Beulah Grange Farm , Tong Road LS12 5EW | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Inn | 68 Whitehall Road, Drighlington | 431 yd | |
| The Woodcock | Whitehall Road, Lower Wortley | 574 yd | |
| New Inn | Church Street, Gildersome | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springbank Playing Field SPRINGBANK ROAD | grass pitches | 515 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.