Shire Oak Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 2DB 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 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, LS6 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 2BA, LS6 2AY, LS6 2DE, LS6 2AB, LS6 2DA, LS6 2DD, LS6 2BZ, LS6 2AZ, LS6 2BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS6 2DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 56% | 55.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 44% | 44.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 2DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.7% 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 | 71.8% | 67.7% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 29.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.3% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -34.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 15.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
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 | 58.3% | 41.3% | -17.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 39% | 11.7% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 15% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2DB this area, 5.7% 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 6.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.8% | 20.1% | -3.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 58.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 91.2% | 89% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 86.1% | 85.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 85% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shire Oak Road was 278.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.1% higher than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shire Oak Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 214th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-05-23 | £319,207 |
| 47 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,256 | 2018-07-26 | £358,684 |
| Care Room 11 Headingley Hall Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £100,000 | 2016-01-06 | £144,414 |
| 49 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2013-05-10 | £346,623 |
| 53 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2012-09-21 | £323,485 |
LS6 2DB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LS6 2DB 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 141 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 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brudenell Primary School School View , LS6 1EN | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Church of England Primary School Green Road , Meanwood LS6 4LD | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weetwood Primary School Weetwood Lane , LS16 5NW | 3out of 4 | 1,240 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 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 3,784 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 | 1,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,492 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 | 2,163 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,233 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 | 365 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 2,143 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 | 438 yd | |
| Poco\! Sicilian Street Food - Headingley | 24 Otley Road, Headingley | 457 yd | |
| Maeme's Leeds Limited Company | 28 Otley Road, Headingley | 458 yd | |
| Nandos | St Michaels Court, 1 Shire Oak Street | 459 yd | |
| The Vinyl Whistle | 12 Otley Road, Headingley | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Oak | 2 Otley Road, Headingley | 424 yd | |
| The Box | 8A Otley Road, Headingley | 457 yd | |
| The Skyrack | 2 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 542 yd | |
| Arcadia Ale Wine Bar | 34 - 35 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 543 yd | |
| Head Of Steam | 11 - 13 North Lane, Headingley | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Hippo Headingley | Ground Floor, White Rose House | 415 yd | |
| I Am Doner | 23 Otley Road, Headingley | 475 yd | |
| Bradford Curry House | 1 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 542 yd | |
| KFC (Arndale Centre) | 2 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 543 yd | |
| Get Baked | 3 Gateway House, 15 North Lane | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 12 - 16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 543 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 788 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Sushi Daily Meanwood Ltd, Waitrose | 879 yd | |
| Waitrose (Meanwood) | Green Road, Meanwood | 888 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Unit 6 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Headingley Hawks Arlfc BOOTHROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 626 yd |
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 699 yd |
| Woodhouse Cricket Club MEANWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND KIRKSTALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Leeds City Academy WOODHOUSE CLIFF | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 39.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 39.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 39.1% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.