Queenswood Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 3NB is located in the Kirkstall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queenswood Drive, Leeds, LS6 3NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 3ND, LS6 3NE, LS6 3LZ, LS16 5EL, LS6 3NA, LS16 5BF, LS6 3LY, LS16 5QN, LS16 5EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS6 3NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 54.5% | 53.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 38.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 48% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 46.1% | 50.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 20.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 43.3% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.5% | 71.6% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 86.1% | 83.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 83.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.2% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queenswood Drive was 56.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queenswood Drive has the 40th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 906th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-10-10 | £348,237 |
| 233 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2019-06-24 | £236,920 |
| 251 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-03-15 | £250,284 |
| 229 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2013-07-05 | £229,334 |
| 231 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2012-08-17 | £307,487 |
LS6 3NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , LS16 5QR | - not rated | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Church of England Primary School Northolme Avenue , West Park LS16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Wood First School Broadway , Kirkstall LS5 3PS | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park First School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Primary School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 994 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC School Leeds and Bradford Road , LS13 1HJ | - not rated | 1,694 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 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 3,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 5,250 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 | 3,757 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 5,440 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park Central Pupil Referral Unit West Park Curriculum Dev't Centre , Spen Lane LS16 5BE | - not rated | 515 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 688 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School 168-170 OTLEY ROAD , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes PNEU School 25 Burton Crescent , LS6 4DN | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Carlton House , 3-5 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEP - Supporting The Elderly People | Shannon House, Spen Lane | 273 yd | |
| Roys Rolls | 193 Butcher Hill, West Park | 491 yd | |
| The Heat | 293 - 295 Spen Lane, West Park | 587 yd | |
| Carnegie Cafe | Carnegie School Of Sport, Headingley Campus | 633 yd | |
| Student Union Coffee Bar | Campus Central, Headingley Campus | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalesman | Butcher Hill, West Park | 681 yd | |
| Vesper Gate | Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midgleys | 204 Butcher Hill, West Park | 455 yd | |
| Cherry Tree | 201 Butcher Hill, West Park | 491 yd | |
| Vitos Pizza | 291 Spen Lane, West Park | 587 yd | |
| Benny's | 73 Vesper Road, Kirkstall | 900 yd | |
| Kebabish | 12B Broadway, Kirkstall | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group Food (Butcher Hill) | 206 Butcher Hill, West Park | 455 yd | |
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Playing Fields QUEENSWOOD GREEN | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Butcher Hill Playing Fields BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Kirkstall Abbey Estate SOUTHOLME CLOSE | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Abbey Grange Church Of England Academy BUTCHER HILL | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Lawnswood School OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 970 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 | 1,021 yd |
| Burley Rufc BURLEY RUFC BURLEY RUFC ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 334.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.