Wrangthorn Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 1HE is located in the Headingley & Hyde Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wrangthorn Avenue, Leeds, LS6 1HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 1HG, LS6 1HR, LS6 1HD, LS6 1HA, LS6 1HF, LS6 1HS, LS6 1HH, LS6 1HJ, LS6 1EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS6 1HE is primarily male, with 58.3% of the population 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 | 49.2% | 41.7% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 58.3% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 1HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.6% 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 | 93.3% | 92.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 54.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -39.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93%) 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 | 57.3% | 58.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1HE this area, 2.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 68.9% | 62.3% | -6.6% | 16.9% | 45.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 23.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% 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% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.3% | 79.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 91.9% | 88.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 18.1% | 46.2% | -28.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wrangthorn Avenue was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wrangthorn Avenue has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 1064th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Wrangthorn Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-06-09 | £95,592 |
| 2 Wrangthorn Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2017-01-17 | £303,486 |
| 8 Wrangthorn Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-10-01 | £248,151 |
| 5 Wrangthorn Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2005-07-01 | £264,146 |
| 1 Wrangthorn Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2004-08-09 | £331,199 |
LS6 1HE 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 1HE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brudenell Primary School School View , LS6 1EN | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Bank Primary School, Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | 2out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Burley Road , LS4 2HY | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank Primary School Burley Road , LS3 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Mount Primary School Pennington Street , LS6 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Moorfield House , 11 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Joel | 59 - 61 Brudenell Grove, Hyde Park | 51 yd | |
| Popinas | 31 Brudenell Road, Headingley | 73 yd | |
| East Village | 47 - 49 Brudenell Grove, Hyde Park | 75 yd | |
| Hyde Park Picture House | 73 Brudenell Road, Hyde Park | 158 yd | |
| Kaffa Cafe | 66 Brudenell Road, Hyde Park | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brudenell Social Club | 33 Queens Road, Headingley | 363 yd | |
| Royal Park Hotel | 39 Queens Road, Woodhouse | 370 yd | |
| Hyde Park Hotel | 2 Headingley Lane, Headingley | 516 yd | |
| The Library Bar And Venue | 229 Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse | 625 yd | |
| Mine | Lifton Place, Woodhouse | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Athens | 68 Brudenell Road, Hyde Park | 131 yd | |
| Chicken Stop | 92 Queens Road, Hyde Park | 183 yd | |
| Pitza Cano | 59 - 61 Queens Road, Hyde Park | 222 yd | |
| Ice Scoop Gelato | 41 Queens Road, Hyde Park | 223 yd | |
| Maxis Pizza And Chopsticks | 43 Queens Road, Hyde Park | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 - 74 Brudenell Road, Headingley | 182 yd | |
| One Stop | 187 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | 924 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Burley Road, Burley | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| University Of Leeds (The Gryphon Sports Centre) WOODSLEY ROAD | squash courts | 654 yd |
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 846 yd |
| Leeds City Academy WOODHOUSE CLIFF | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic College (Closed) St. Johns Road | 935 yd | |
| Cromer Terrace UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS WOODHOUSE LANE | 968 yd | |
| Cromer Terrace Fitness Studio (Closed) Cromer Terrace | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College ST. MARKS AVENUE | 1,054 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.