Woodhall Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS5 3LQ is located in the Kirkstall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodhall Drive, Leeds, LS5 3LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS5 3LG, LS5 3RA, LS5 3RG, LS5 3RF, LS5 3NA, LS5 3LN, LS5 3LW, LS5 3ND, LS5 3LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS5 3LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 53.8% | 49.6% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.4% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 39% | 40.5% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 39.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 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 | 54.2% | 38.1% | -16.1% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 42.4% | 12.0% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 16.5% | 8.2% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 44.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 80.2% | 77.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 83.4% | 81.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 81.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.7% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodhall Drive was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodhall Drive has the 52nd highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 1220th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Woodhall Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2025-03-05 | £198,573 |
| 37 Woodhall Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-10-12 | £113,114 |
| 5 Woodhall Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-03-24 | £227,943 |
| 15 Woodhall Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2021-11-30 | £271,823 |
| 25 Woodhall Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-09-23 | £260,615 |
LS5 3LQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood First School Broadway , Kirkstall LS5 3PS | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecote Primary School Wellington Grove , Bramley LS13 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecote First School Wellington Grove , Bramley LS13 2LQ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybush Primary Broad Lane , Bramley LS13 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's RC School Leeds and Bradford Road , LS13 1HJ | - not rated | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Lane Middle School Broad Lane , LS13 3BU | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 5,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,345 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 Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 4,944 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Bakery | 12 Broadway, Kirkstall | 360 yd | |
| The New Gatehouse Cafe | The Gatehouse, Abbey House Museum | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkworth Wood Conservative Club | Cragside Walk, Kirkstall | 352 yd | |
| Vesper Gate | Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 510 yd | |
| The Bridge | Low Lane, Horsforth | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tareem's Kitchen | 107A Vesper Road, Kirkstall | 198 yd | |
| Benny's | 73 Vesper Road, Kirkstall | 296 yd | |
| Kebabish | 12B Broadway, Kirkstall | 360 yd | |
| China Red | 1 Broadway, Kirkstall | 360 yd | |
| Fred Pizza | 10 Broadway, Kirkstall | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 360 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Burley Rufc BURLEY RUFC BURLEY RUFC ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Kirkstall Abbey Estate SOUTHOLME CLOSE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Butcher Hill Playing Fields BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.