Grove Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 4AB is located in the Weetwood 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 Grove Lane, Leeds, LS6 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 4AD, LS6 4DU, LS6 4DP, LS6 4AA, LS6 2AP, LS6 4DH, LS6 2BQ, LS6 4EA, LS6 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS6 4AB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 42.6% | 47.5% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 57.4% | 52.5% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.7% 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 | 73.5% | 65.7% | -7.8% | 37.9% | 27.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 25.7% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 55.6% | 47.5% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around LS6 4AB this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.5% | 21.2% | -3.3% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 54% | 60.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89.4% | 79.7% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 89.4% | 79.2% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 80.2% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Lane was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Lane has the 52nd highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 1189th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Grove Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-07-07 | £903,604 |
| 7 Grove Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2019-01-23 | £1,200,345 |
| 21 Grove Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2008-02-29 | £1,205,337 |
| 7 Grove Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 1997-11-28 | £1,042,691 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Grove Lane, Leeds, LS6 4AB has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 2 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Grove Lane, Leeds, LS6 4AB has medium surface water flood risk.
2 of 2 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
LS6 4AB 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 4AB 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 353 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headingley First School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headingley Primary School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentley First School Bentley Lane , Meanwood LS6 4AJ | - not rated | 742 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 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Oates School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 2PS | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,909 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 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Field Middle School Cliff Mount , LS6 2HP | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 2,097 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 | 2,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 3,689 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 | 2,168 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes PNEU School 25 Burton Crescent , LS6 4DN | - not rated | 111 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Carlton House , 3-5 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 140 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormston School Alma Road , Headingley LS6 2AH | - not rated | 202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 52 Headingley Lane , LS6 2BW | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School 168-170 OTLEY ROAD , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaney And Mill | 50 Otley Road, Headingley | 255 yd | |
| Bowery Visual Arts | 54 Otley Road, Headingley | 255 yd | |
| Thyme Restaurant | Premier Inn, Arndale House | 281 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts | 30-31 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 281 yd | |
| Ecco Pizzeria | 93 Otley Road, Headingley | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Ale Wine Bar | 34 - 35 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 311 yd | |
| The Box | 8A Otley Road, Headingley | 459 yd | |
| Head Of Steam | 11 - 13 North Lane, Headingley | 475 yd | |
| The Headingley Taps | North Lane, Headingley | 475 yd | |
| New Inn (Headingley) | 68 Otley Road, Headingley | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC (Arndale Centre) | 2 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 311 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12 St Annes Road, Headingley | 427 yd | |
| Get Baked | 3 Gateway House, 15 North Lane | 475 yd | |
| Fat Hippo Headingley | Ground Floor, White Rose House | 489 yd | |
| I Am Doner | 23 Otley Road, Headingley | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 12 - 16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 311 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 652 yd | |
| Waitrose (Meanwood) | Green Road, Meanwood | 796 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Sushi Daily Meanwood Ltd, Waitrose | 806 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Unit 6 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| St. Chad'S Broomfield Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Headingley Hawks Arlfc BOOTHROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND KIRKSTALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 914 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 | 975 yd |
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 1,072 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.