Kirkstall Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 3DS 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 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, LS6 3DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 3DX, LS6 3FB, LS6 3EJ, LS6 3DY, LS6 3DT, LS4 2SD, LS6 3DU, LS6 3HB, LS6 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS6 3DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 39.5% | 53.3% | 13.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 60.5% | 46.7% | -13.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 3DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 91.6% | 52.8% | -38.8% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.5% | 22.5% | 19.0% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 16.2% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.9% | 37.1% | -26.8% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 35.1% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 9.9% | 6.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 46.2% | 15.5% | -30.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 52.8% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 90.5% | 88.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 86.4% | 82.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 83.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 8% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkstall Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Headingley & Hyde Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% 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 1 Southleigh, 228 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2026-02-04 | £230,000 |
| 1 St Anns Tower Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-12-18 | £273,732 |
| 8 St Anns Tower Mews, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-06-26 | £224,357 |
| Flat 12 St Anns Tower, 214 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2024-10-21 | £94,602 |
| The Lodge St Anns Tower, 214 Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-30 | £322,774 |
LS6 3DS 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 3DS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in LS6 3DS 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Primary School Eden Way , LS4 2TF | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headingley First School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headingley Primary School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park First School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Primary School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Leeds School Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC College St John's Road , LS3 1EY | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Field Middle School Cliff Mount , LS6 2HP | - not rated | 2,133 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 | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,345 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The KS3 Pupil Referral Unit Burley Park Centre Cardigan Lane , Burley LS4 2LE | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Carlton House , 3-5 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormston School Alma Road , Headingley LS6 2AH | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes PNEU School 25 Burton Crescent , LS6 4DN | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Diner | 137 Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall | 350 yd | |
| Chunk Cookies | 406 Burley Road, Burley | 475 yd | |
| Carnegie Cafe | Headingley Carnegie Stadium, St Michaels Lane | 494 yd | |
| Ugly Mugs Cafe | 71 St Michaels Lane, Headingley | 494 yd | |
| Sound Bites Kirkstall | 123 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Burley Club | Burley Hill Drive, Burley | 570 yd | |
| New Headingley Club | 56 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 591 yd | |
| Queenswood Social Club | 77 Queenswood Drive, Headingley | 739 yd | |
| The Skyrack | 2 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 773 yd | |
| Head Of Steam | 11 - 13 North Lane, Headingley | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Leung | 166 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall | 463 yd | |
| Phoenixpizza | 172 Kirkstall Hill, Burley | 489 yd | |
| Big Fellas Express | 408 Burley Road, Burley | 518 yd | |
| Pizza Crust | 52B North Lane, Headingley | 554 yd | |
| Sakura | 21 North Lane, Headingley | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 567 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 12 - 16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND KIRKSTALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Elida Gibbs Recreation Ground STANMORE MOUNT | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Queenswood Drive Sports Pitches QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| World Of Fitness Limited (Closed) Burnley Hill House Burnley Hill House | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Queenswood Education Centre QUEENSWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE QUEENSWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE FOXCROFT CLOSE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School EDEN WAY | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 855 yd |
| Kirkstall Leisure Centre KIRKSTALL LANE | squash courts, swimming pool | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.