North Lane is in Headingley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 3HG 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 North Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 3HE, LS6 3AB, LS6 3HN, LS6 3HZ, LS6 3HY, LS6 2AR, LS6 3JA, LS6 3BB, LS6 2AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS6 3HG, 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 | 61.6% | 55.3% | -6.3% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 38.4% | 44.7% | 6.3% | 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 3HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.4% 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 | 88% | 93.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 55.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -42.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 60.9% | 48.3% | -12.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 42.1% | 12.1% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3HG this area, 3.5% 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 | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 54.8% | 53.3% | -1.5% | 16.9% | 36.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 33.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.1% | 83.2% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.4% 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% | 88.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 87.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Lane was 292.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 234.5% higher than the Headingley & Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Headingley & Hyde Park and the 205th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 North Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £4,000 | 1998-09-14 | £15,859 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS6 3HG 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) | 110 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headingley First School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 117 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headingley Primary School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shire Oak VC Primary School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank First School Spring Road , LS6 1AD | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Oates School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 2PS | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Community 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 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Field Middle School Cliff Mount , LS6 2HP | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,636 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 | 2,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,553 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 | 2,550 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Carlton House , 3-5 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 345 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormston School Alma Road , Headingley LS6 2AH | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes PNEU School 25 Burton Crescent , LS6 4DN | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 52 Headingley Lane , LS6 2BW | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Girls' High School Headingley Lane , LS6 1BN | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pho 37 | 2 Gateway House, 15 North Lane | 14 yd | |
| Residence Bar Cafe Kitchen | 5 - 7 North Lane, Headingley | 45 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 56-61 Otley Road, Headingley | 53 yd | |
| No 14 Restaurant | 12 - 14 North Lane, Headingley | 62 yd | |
| Santorini Bar And Grill | 55A Otley Road, Headingley | 75 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Of Steam | 11 - 13 North Lane, Headingley | 14 yd | |
| The Headingley Taps | North Lane, Headingley | 14 yd | |
| The Box | 8A Otley Road, Headingley | 119 yd | |
| Arcadia Ale Wine Bar | 34 - 35 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 151 yd | |
| The Skyrack | 2 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Baked | 3 Gateway House, 15 North Lane | 14 yd | |
| KFC (Arndale Centre) | 2 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 151 yd | |
| I Am Doner | 23 Otley Road, Headingley | 153 yd | |
| Fat Hippo Headingley | Ground Floor, White Rose House | 175 yd | |
| Sakura | 21 North Lane, Headingley | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 12 - 16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 151 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 232 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND KIRKSTALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 524 yd |
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| St. Chad'S Broomfield Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Queenswood Education Centre QUEENSWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE QUEENSWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE FOXCROFT CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
| Headingley Hawks Arlfc BOOTHROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Elida Gibbs Recreation Ground STANMORE MOUNT | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
| Leeds Beckett University (Carnegie Sports Centre) HEADINGLEY CAMPUS HEADINGLEY CAMPUS CHURCH WOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 95.7% |
| 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 | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.