Wood Lane is in Headingley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 2AE 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 Wood Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 2DD, LS6 2WF, LS6 2AB, LS6 2DJ, LS6 2BA, LS6 2DB, LS6 2AD, LS6 2AH, LS6 2AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS6 2AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.5% | 51.6% | -8.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 39.5% | 48.4% | 8.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.5% 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 | 92.5% | 92.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 54.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -41.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 52.3% | 51.7% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.2% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around LS6 2AE this area, 3.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 72.7% | 75.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 58.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 13.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.5% | 82.1% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 90.4% | 83.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 83.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.5% | 37.2% | 28.3% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.2% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 158th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 18 Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2024-01-15 | £202,663 |
| Belmont House, 20 Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,417,605 | 2022-08-19 | £1,499,662 |
| Flat 6 18 Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2017-05-23 | £276,291 |
| Flat 2 18 Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-08-02 | £388,803 |
| 8 Wood Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-03-31 | £569,474 |
LS6 2AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2AE 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) | 386 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak VC Primary School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Bank Primary School, Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | 2out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brudenell Primary School School View , LS6 1EN | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weetwood Primary School Weetwood Lane , LS16 5NW | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Church of England Primary School Green Road , Meanwood LS6 4LD | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 3,894 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,658 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 | 2,337 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,459 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 | 246 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 2,296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signiture Bar And Restaurant | 6 Otley Road, Headingley | 221 yd | |
| Poco\! Sicilian Street Food - Headingley | 24 Otley Road, Headingley | 230 yd | |
| Maeme's Leeds Limited Company | 28 Otley Road, Headingley | 230 yd | |
| Nandos | St Michaels Court, 1 Shire Oak Street | 231 yd | |
| The Vinyl Whistle | 12 Otley Road, Headingley | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Box | 8A Otley Road, Headingley | 230 yd | |
| Original Oak | 2 Otley Road, Headingley | 241 yd | |
| Arcadia Ale Wine Bar | 34 - 35 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 326 yd | |
| The Skyrack | 2 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 344 yd | |
| Head Of Steam | 11 - 13 North Lane, Headingley | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Hippo Headingley | Ground Floor, White Rose House | 194 yd | |
| I Am Doner | 23 Otley Road, Headingley | 259 yd | |
| KFC (Arndale Centre) | 2 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 326 yd | |
| Bradford Curry House | 1 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 344 yd | |
| Get Baked | 3 Gateway House, 15 North Lane | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 12 - 16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 326 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 562 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Sushi Daily Meanwood Ltd, Waitrose | 980 yd | |
| Waitrose (Meanwood) | Green Road, Meanwood | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 521 yd |
| Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND KIRKSTALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Headingley Hawks Arlfc BOOTHROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Woodhouse Cricket Club MEANWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 980 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.