Cross Bentley Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 4AS 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 Cross Bentley Lane, Leeds, LS6 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 4AQ, LS6 4HS, LS6 4AJ, LS6 4AU, LS6 4AT, LS6 4HT, LS6 4AN, LS6 2BG, LS6 4RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS6 4AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 51.3% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 54.9% | 48.7% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 63.6% | 64.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 22.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50.2% | 55.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 29.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 4AS this area, 7.8% 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 70.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 7.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 5.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 8.7% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.5% | 70.4% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 36.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.8% | 84.2% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 92.3% | 81.1% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 10.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 81.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Bentley Lane was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Bentley Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 551st lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Cross Bentley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-12-04 | £256,641 |
| 22 Cross Bentley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-02-23 | £297,550 |
| 15 Cross Bentley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-28 | £259,384 |
| 5 Cross Bentley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2021-09-29 | £257,648 |
| 6 Cross Bentley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,500 | 2021-05-28 | £218,266 |
LS6 4AS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 512 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meanwood Church of England Primary School Green Road , Meanwood LS6 4LD | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Bank Primary School, Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weetwood Primary School Weetwood Lane , LS16 5NW | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brudenell Primary School School View , LS6 1EN | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Community 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 | 2,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,610 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 | 1,700 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Moorfield House , 11 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 565 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF | - not rated | 2,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humbl Coffee | 38 Monk Bridge Road, Meanwood | 249 yd | |
| Well Oiled | 607 Meanwood Road, Meanwood | 276 yd | |
| Zucco | 603 Meanwood Road, Meanwood | 276 yd | |
| Olive Delight | 51 Monk Bridge Road, Meanwood | 324 yd | |
| JET-COFFEE | 568C Meanwood Road, Meanwood | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meanwood Conservative Club | Meanwood Road, Meanwood | 352 yd | |
| Alfred | 4 - 8 Stonegate Road, Meanwood | 442 yd | |
| Woodhouse Cricket Club | Meanwood Road, Meanwood | 458 yd | |
| Arcadia Ale Wine Bar | 34 - 35 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 839 yd | |
| The Box | 8A Otley Road, Headingley | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daawat | Daawat Indian Takeaway, 44A Monk Bridge Road | 305 yd | |
| China Jade | 70 Monk Bridge Road, Meanwood | 333 yd | |
| Fuda | 576 Meanwood Road, Meanwood | 352 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 2, 605 Meanwood Road | 354 yd | |
| Bad Boy Burgers | 16A Stainbeck Avenue, Meanwood | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Sushi Daily Meanwood Ltd, Waitrose | 432 yd | |
| Waitrose (Meanwood) | Green Road, Meanwood | 449 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | Unit 6 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road | 526 yd | |
| Aldi (Meanwood) | Unit 1 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road | 526 yd | |
| One Beyond | Unit 3, Northside Retail Park | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Headingley Hawks Arlfc BOOTHROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Woodhouse Cricket Club MEANWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,051 yd |
| Leeds City Academy WOODHOUSE CLIFF | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.