Monkswood is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS5 3QZ 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 Monkswood, Leeds, LS5 3QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS5 3NW, LS5 3NL, LS5 3PA, LS5 3QS, LS5 3NN, LS5 3RH, LS5 3PD, LS5 3NZ, LS5 3NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS5 3QZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 52.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.9% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 3QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 41.9% | 53% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 34.6% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 7.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 51.8% | 46.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 22.2% | 19.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 43% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 0.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% 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% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 87.4% | 82.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 87.4% | 82.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 86.2% | 81.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monkswood was 89.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monkswood has the 45th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 1146th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Monkswood, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-12-18 | £397,132 |
| 6 Monkswood, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2020-11-30 | £517,500 |
| 3 Monkswood, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-09-04 | £510,329 |
| 7 Monkswood, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2019-01-04 | £614,802 |
| 5 Monkswood, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2018-11-16 | £341,815 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood First School Broadway , Kirkstall LS5 3PS | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , LS16 5QR | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , West Park LS16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School Morris Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 980 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,733 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 | 649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Lane Middle School Broad Lane , LS13 3BU | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 2,330 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 | 2,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,995 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 | 4,521 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 1,878 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Bakery | 12 Broadway, Kirkstall | 349 yd | |
| The New Gatehouse Cafe | The Gatehouse, Abbey House Museum | 646 yd | |
| STEP - Supporting The Elderly People | Shannon House, Spen Lane | 937 yd | |
| Roys Rolls | 193 Butcher Hill, West Park | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesper Gate | Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 364 yd | |
| Hawkworth Wood Conservative Club | Cragside Walk, Kirkstall | 705 yd | |
| The Dalesman | Butcher Hill, West Park | 981 yd | |
| The Bridge | Low Lane, Horsforth | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's | 73 Vesper Road, Kirkstall | 201 yd | |
| Kebabish | 12B Broadway, Kirkstall | 349 yd | |
| China Red | 1 Broadway, Kirkstall | 349 yd | |
| Fred Pizza | 10 Broadway, Kirkstall | 349 yd | |
| Tareem's Kitchen | 107A Vesper Road, Kirkstall | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 349 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill) | 206 Butcher Hill, West Park | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall Abbey Estate SOUTHOLME CLOSE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Burley Rufc BURLEY RUFC BURLEY RUFC ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Butcher Hill Playing Fields BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| West Park Playing Fields QUEENSWOOD GREEN | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Abbey Grange Church Of England Academy BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.