Vesper Gate Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS5 3NH 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 Vesper Gate Drive, Leeds, LS5 3NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS5 3NG, LS5 3NQ, LS5 3NJ, LS5 3NP, LS5 3NS, LS5 3NN, LS5 3NL, LS5 3RE, LS5 3RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS5 3NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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% | 33.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 44.7% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 42.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 17.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 17.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 6.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 45.5% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.4% | 84.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 85.1% | 87.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 86.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vesper Gate Drive was 67.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vesper Gate Drive has the 55th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 1081st lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Vesper Gate Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2023-08-04 | £291,984 |
| 9 Vesper Gate Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2022-03-18 | £284,098 |
| 8 Vesper Gate Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-02-18 | £300,686 |
| 5 Vesper Gate Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-02-10 | £225,514 |
| 42 Vesper Gate Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £264,950 | 2021-09-13 | £316,742 |
LS5 3NH 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood First School Broadway , Kirkstall LS5 3PS | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecote Primary School Wellington Grove , Bramley LS13 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecote First School Wellington Grove , Bramley LS13 2LQ | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybush Primary Broad Lane , Bramley LS13 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,226 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 | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 883 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Lane Middle School Broad Lane , LS13 3BU | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Community 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 | 2,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,875 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 | 4,673 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's School Houghley Lane , Bramley LS13 2DN | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Gatehouse Cafe | The Gatehouse, Abbey House Museum | 538 yd | |
| Village Bakery | 12 Broadway, Kirkstall | 602 yd | |
| Monster Kidz | Unit B St Catherines Mill, Broad Lane | 1,078 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 7 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesper Gate | Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 51 yd | |
| Hawkworth Wood Conservative Club | Cragside Walk, Kirkstall | 820 yd | |
| Kirkstall Bridge Inn | 12 Bridge Road, Kirkstall | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's | 73 Vesper Road, Kirkstall | 432 yd | |
| Kebabish | 12B Broadway, Kirkstall | 602 yd | |
| China Red | 1 Broadway, Kirkstall | 602 yd | |
| Fred Pizza | 10 Broadway, Kirkstall | 602 yd | |
| Tareem's Kitchen | 107A Vesper Road, Kirkstall | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 602 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 14 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 1,088 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burley Rufc BURLEY RUFC BURLEY RUFC ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 160 yd |
| Kirkstall Abbey Estate SOUTHOLME CLOSE | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Leeds Rugby Academy (Abbey Field Site) KIRKSTALL BRIDGE SHOPPING PARK KIRKSTALL BRIDGE SHOPPING PARK BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds Kirkstall Bridge) BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.