Queenswood Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 3NG 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 3NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 3ED, LS6 3DZ, LS6 3DY, LS6 3HD, LS5 3LF, LS5 2AB, LS6 3EB, LS6 3EE, LS6 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS6 3NG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 49.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 54.7% | 57% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 24.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 35.6% | 44.4% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 31.1% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 20.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.9% | 21.3% | -5.6% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 34.6% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.9% | 72.6% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 87.2% | 76.6% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 76.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 14.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queenswood Drive was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.2% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queenswood Drive has the 25th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 594th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2022-08-05 | £241,455 |
| 71 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-12-08 | £242,682 |
| 63 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-11-02 | £251,972 |
| 65 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,450 | 2015-08-04 | £230,156 |
| 63 Queenswood Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2013-12-20 | £214,270 |
LS6 3NG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LS6 3NG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 54 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School Morris Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3JD | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Primary School Eden Way , LS4 2TF | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Eden Way , Argie Avenue LS4 2TF | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Bank Primary School, Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | 2out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Valley Primary School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | 2out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,512 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 | 3,547 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 4,320 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 964 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Moorfield House , 11 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 157 yd | |
| Sound Bites Kirkstall | 123 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall | 412 yd | |
| Butlers At Number One | 1 Great Exhibition Way, Kirkstall | 568 yd | |
| Chunk Cookies | 406 Burley Road, Burley | 629 yd | |
| Mog's Cafe | 55 Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood Social Club | 77 Queenswood Drive, Headingley | 449 yd | |
| New Burley Club | Burley Hill Drive, Burley | 636 yd | |
| Milford Rl Sports Club | Beecroft Street, Kirkstall | 782 yd | |
| Leeds Postal Sports Association Club | Beecroft Street, Kirkstall | 782 yd | |
| West End House | 26 Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Leung | 166 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall | 496 yd | |
| Dinos Pizzeria | 64 Queenswood Drive, Headingley | 503 yd | |
| Kirkstall Fisheries | 6 Morris Lane, Kirkstall | 603 yd | |
| Phoenixpizza | 172 Kirkstall Hill, Burley | 617 yd | |
| Dinner Box Chinese | 57 Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 730 yd | |
| Morrisons (Kirkstall) | 1 Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall | 926 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Unit 3, 2 Savins Mill Way | 936 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 14 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Queenswood Drive Sports Pitches QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Queenswood Education Centre QUEENSWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE QUEENSWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE FOXCROFT CLOSE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND KIRKSTALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Elida Gibbs Recreation Ground STANMORE MOUNT | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Kirkstall Leisure Centre KIRKSTALL LANE | squash courts, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School EDEN WAY | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| World Of Fitness Limited (Closed) Burnley Hill House Burnley Hill House | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds Kirkstall Bridge) BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,006 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 | 86 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.