Headingley Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 1AA is located in the Headingley & Hyde Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headingley Lane, Leeds, LS6 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 1AD, LS6 3AD, LS6 1AB, LS6 1DP, LS6 2DH, LS6 3PP, LS6 1BU, LS6 3PR, LS6 1BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS6 1AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.2% | -1.2% | 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 LS6 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74% 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 | 82.9% | 74% | -8.9% | 37.9% | 36.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.6% | 20.8% | 11.2% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.3%) 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 | 60.8% | 49.8% | -11.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 42.5% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around LS6 1AA this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 59.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.4% | 29.1% | -1.3% | 16.9% | 12.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.9% | 59.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 25.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 84.7% | 84.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 78.9% 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% | 78.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 83.5% | 78.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 8% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 5.7% | 0.2% | 5.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 22.4% | 46.2% | -23.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headingley Lane was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headingley Lane has the 65th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 1208th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-04-12 | £311,277 |
| 51 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2013-07-23 | £307,258 |
| 55 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £164,894 | 2005-07-22 | £314,612 |
| 57 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2003-09-05 | £1,141,949 |
| 49 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2003-07-02 | £483,922 |
LS6 1AA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LS6 1AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 72 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 43 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Bank Primary School, Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | 2out of 4 | 126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak VC Primary School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brudenell Primary School School View , LS6 1EN | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Burley Road , LS4 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Valley Primary School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,456 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 | 2,670 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Moorfield House , 11 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 655 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 2,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tariqs/Fortune River | 10A St Michaels Road, Headingley | 252 yd | |
| My Golden Wok/Kismat | 14 - 16 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 254 yd | |
| De Baga | 9 Otley Road, Headingley | 333 yd | |
| Signiture Bar And Restaurant | 6 Otley Road, Headingley | 336 yd | |
| The Billing Tea Room | 3 - 5 Stott Road, Headingley | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Oak | 2 Otley Road, Headingley | 234 yd | |
| The Skyrack | 2 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 274 yd | |
| The Box | 8A Otley Road, Headingley | 400 yd | |
| New Headingley Club | 56 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 409 yd | |
| Head Of Steam | 11 - 13 North Lane, Headingley | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Curry House | 1 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 274 yd | |
| Marco Polo Desserts | 11 Raven Road, Headingley | 306 yd | |
| I Am Doner | 23 Otley Road, Headingley | 333 yd | |
| Fat Hippo Headingley | Ground Floor, White Rose House | 353 yd | |
| Get Baked | 3 Gateway House, 15 North Lane | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 561 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 12 - 16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 587 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 - 74 Brudenell Road, Headingley | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 113 yd |
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND KIRKSTALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Headingley Hawks Arlfc BOOTHROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Elida Gibbs Recreation Ground STANMORE MOUNT | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.