Wyther Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS5 3BT is located in the Armley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wyther Lane, Leeds, LS5 3BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS5 3AP, LS5 3DH, LS5 3DJ, LS5 3BR, LS12 2SR, LS5 3DQ, LS5 3DL, LS5 3DG, LS5 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS5 3BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 50.2% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 55.6% | 49.8% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS5 3BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.2% | 53.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 31% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 47.4% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 34.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 18.5% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 5.8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 43.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.5% | 79.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 82.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 82.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 82.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wyther Lane was 218.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wyther Lane has the 30th highest crime rate of 130 local areas in Armley and the 369th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit C2 Wyther Lane Industrial Estate Wyther Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2023-02-02 | £128,954 |
| Unit 7 Marcon House Wyther Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £79,350 | 2009-10-30 | £145,159 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Primary Broad Lane , Bramley LS13 2JJ | 2out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School Morris Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3JD | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Primary School Eden Way , LS4 2TF | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Eden Way , Argie Avenue LS4 2TF | - not rated | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynville Academy Cross Aston Grove , Bramley LS13 2TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 5,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 5,381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 74 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Moorfield House , 11 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollybush Cafe | Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane | 295 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, Abbey Retail Park | 322 yd | |
| Arcade Club | Unit 3 Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall | 342 yd | |
| Hilary's | 306 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 401 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 7 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall Bridge Inn | 12 Bridge Road, Kirkstall | 348 yd | |
| The New George | 2 - 4 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 412 yd | |
| Milford Rl Sports Club | Beecroft Street, Kirkstall | 484 yd | |
| Leeds Postal Sports Association Club | Beecroft Street, Kirkstall | 484 yd | |
| West End House | 26 Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental | 21 Raynville Road, Bramley | 321 yd | |
| Premier Pizza | 23 - 25 Raynville Road, Bramley | 321 yd | |
| Sushi Kitchen | 302 Armley Ridge Road, Leeds | 412 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 44 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 412 yd | |
| Di Carlo | 304 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Unit 3, 2 Savins Mill Way | 331 yd | |
| Morrisons (Kirkstall) | 1 Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall | 339 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 14 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 443 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 443 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Rugby Academy (Kirkstall Training Ground) CABIN CABIN WYTHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Milford Sports Club BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| Kirkstall Brewery Gym (Closed) Broad Lane | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds Kirkstall Bridge) BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| West Leeds Activity Centre Lenhurst Avenue | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Kirkstall Leisure Centre KIRKSTALL LANE | squash courts, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Leeds Rugby Academy (Abbey Field Site) KIRKSTALL BRIDGE SHOPPING PARK KIRKSTALL BRIDGE SHOPPING PARK BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Hollybush Primary School BROAD LANE | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School EDEN WAY | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Gotts Park Golf Club GOTTS PARK GOLF CLUB GOTTS PARK GOLF CLUB ARMLEY RIDGE ROAD | golf | 1,071 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.