Shire Oak Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 2DE 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 2DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 2DB, LS6 2BY, LS6 2DD, LS6 2BA, LS6 2DA, LS6 2BZ, LS6 2AY, LS6 2DJ, LS6 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS6 2DE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61.6% of the population 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 | 54.9% | 61.6% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 10.6% |
| Male | 45.1% | 38.4% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -10.6% |
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 2DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 61.9% | 56.1% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.3% | 13% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -31.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 17% | 21% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 26.5% | -13.2% | 48.4% | -21.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 35.4% | 14.9% | 12.7% | 22.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 13.8% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 24.9% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 44.8% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 14.7% | 4.2% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% 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% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 70.5% | 89.6% | 19.1% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 71.4% | 78.1% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 5.9% | -9.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 78.4% | 13.7% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 18.8% | 11.6% | -7.2% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shire Oak Road was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shire Oak Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-07-08 | £358,596 |
| 18 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-08-19 | £561,061 |
| 26 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-07-30 | £298,033 |
| 28 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-07-28 | £334,526 |
| Mary Morris House, 24 Shire Oak Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £13,128,073 | 2017-12-01 | £16,249,993 |
LS6 2DE 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 retired residents living in LS6 2DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in LS6 2DE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 123 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Full-Time Employee | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 327 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank First School Spring Road , LS6 1AD | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headingley First School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headingley Primary School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Leeds School Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Oates School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 2PS | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC College St John's Road , LS3 1EY | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College St John's Road , LS3 1EY | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Field Middle School Cliff Mount , LS6 2HP | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 3,062 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 | 2,195 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House School 52 Headingley Lane , LS6 2BW | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormston School Alma Road , Headingley LS6 2AH | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Carlton House , 3-5 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 556 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Girls' High School Headingley Lane , LS6 1BN | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Agnes PNEU School 25 Burton Crescent , LS6 4DN | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 434 yd | |
| Devonshire Hall (University Of Leeds) | Cumberland Road, Headingley | 441 yd | |
| Tariqs/Fortune River | 10A St Michaels Road, Headingley | 466 yd | |
| De Baga | 9 Otley Road, Headingley | 467 yd | |
| Maeme's Leeds Limited Company | 28 Otley Road, Headingley | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Oak | 2 Otley Road, Headingley | 391 yd | |
| The Box | 8A Otley Road, Headingley | 469 yd | |
| The Skyrack | 2 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 512 yd | |
| Arcadia Ale Wine Bar | 34 - 35 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 591 yd | |
| Head Of Steam | 11 - 13 North Lane, Headingley | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Hippo Headingley | Ground Floor, White Rose House | 417 yd | |
| I Am Doner | 23 Otley Road, Headingley | 467 yd | |
| Bradford Curry House | 1 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 512 yd | |
| KFC (Arndale Centre) | 2 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 591 yd | |
| Get Baked | 3 Gateway House, 15 North Lane | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 12 - 16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 591 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 787 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 72 - 74 Brudenell Road, Headingley | 989 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Sushi Daily Meanwood Ltd, Waitrose | 994 yd | |
| Waitrose (Meanwood) | Green Road, Meanwood | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 537 yd |
| Headingley Hawks Arlfc BOOTHROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 582 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 | 889 yd |
| Leeds City Academy WOODHOUSE CLIFF | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 973 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 2.2% |
| Median download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.