Meanwood Valley Grove, Leeds, LS7 2SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS7 2SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	50.5%	-1.9%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47.6%	49.5%	1.9%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 LS7 2SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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	34.6%	46.4%	11.8%	37.9%	8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	40.3%	31.5%	-8.8%	44.2%	-12.7%
Separated	1.9%	3.6%	1.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	6.9%	9.5%	2.6%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	16.4%	8.9%	-7.5%	6.1%	2.8%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (58.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36%	28.4%	-7.6%	48.4%	-20.0%
Good health	23.8%	30.5%	6.7%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	24.9%	23.2%	-1.7%	12.7%	10.5%
Bad health	10.6%	10%	-0.6%	4.0%	6.0%
Very bad health	4.8%	7.9%	3.1%	1.2%	6.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 LS7 2SP this area, 39.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	49.7%	39.5%	-10.2%	18.2%	21.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.4%	10.2%	0.8%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	11.4%	-1.8%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	3.6%	1.1%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	13.8%	5.0%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	11.3%	21.6%	10.3%	33.8%	-12.2%
Other	5%	0%	-5.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0%	4.2%	4.2%	3.1%	1.1%
Pakistani	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	4.2%	1.1%	-3.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.5%	0.1%
Black Caribbean	6.3%	6.3%	0.0%	1.0%	5.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0.5%	-0.6%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.6%	5.3%	2.7%	0.9%	4.4%
Mixed Other	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	0.8%	1.3%
White	82%	69.8%	-12.2%	81.4%	-11.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	5.8%	5.8%	1.6%	4.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.4% 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%	80.4%	-10.6%	83.2%	-2.8%
European Union	1.1%	6.3%	5.2%	6.1%	0.2%
Africa	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	7.9%	4.2%	5.6%	2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.2%	3.2%	0.0%	1.3%	1.9%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.8%	79.2%	-8.6%	83.2%	-4.0%
10+ Years	0%	17.2%	17.2%	9.8%	7.4%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	9.5%	0%	-9.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.8%	76.7%	-13.9%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Middle East	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	28.8%	13.5%	15.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	41.9%	46.2%	-4.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	9.4%	6.5%	2.9%
Not answered	8.9%	6.0%	2.9%

Safety

Is Meanwood Valley Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meanwood Valley Grove was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% higher than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Meanwood Valley Grove has the 30th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Moortown and the 1212th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LS7 2SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Meanwood Valley Grove are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Meanwood Valley Grove, Leeds, LS7 2SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS7 2SP

Average Price
£233,604

Semi-Detached
£233,604

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Meanwood Valley Grove

Average Price
£240,037

Semi-Detached
£240,037

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Meanwood Valley GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Meanwood Valley Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£91,000	2011-06-17	£168,311
2 Meanwood Valley Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£187,000	2008-03-14	£311,763

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS7 2SP

Employment

LS7 2SP 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.

Economic Activity

Retired	41
Full-Time Employee	38
Long-Term Sick or disabled	30
Part-Time Employee	15
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Self-Employed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Other	6
Education	5
Manufacturing	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Construction	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meanwood Church of England Primary School Green Road , Meanwood LS6 4LD	4out of 4	891 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shire Oak VC Primary School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT	3out of 4	912 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alder Tree Primary Academy Potternewton Mount , LS7 2DR	- not rated	1,067 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Wood Primary School Formally Carr Manor Primary School Carr Manor Road , Moortown LS17 5DJ	4out of 4	1,351 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tongue Lane , LS6 4QD	- not rated	1,353 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG	3out of 4	1,138 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE	3out of 4	1,511 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG	3out of 4	2,531 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG	4out of 4	3,024 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF	2out of 4	3,335 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,058 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA	- not rated	3,178 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT	- not rated	3,509 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	1,316 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW	- not rated	2,802 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND	4out of 4	3,525 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lighthouse Futures Trust Moorfield House , 11 Alma Road LS6 2AH	- not rated	977 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Penny Field School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD	- not rated	1,766 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG	- not rated	1,785 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moorlands School Fox Hill Drive , Weetwood Lane LS16 5PF	- not rated	2,089 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS	- not rated	2,277 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flavour Like Fancy	8 Stainbeck Avenue, Meanwood	341 yd
Well Oiled	607 Meanwood Road, Meanwood	346 yd
Zucco	603 Meanwood Road, Meanwood	346 yd
JET-COFFEE	568C Meanwood Road, Meanwood	349 yd
Hana Matsuri	580 Meanwood Road, Meanwood	356 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Meanwood Conservative Club	Meanwood Road, Meanwood	356 yd
Alfred	4 - 8 Stonegate Road, Meanwood	373 yd
Woodhouse Cricket Club	Meanwood Road, Meanwood	399 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Naeems Tandoori	62 Stainbeck Road, Meanwood	297 yd
Bad Boy Burgers	16A Stainbeck Avenue, Meanwood	332 yd
KFC (Northside Retail Park)	1 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road	336 yd
Fuda	576 Meanwood Road, Meanwood	356 yd
Kirbys Of Meanwood	24 Stonegate Road, Meanwood	373 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
One Beyond	Unit 3, Northside Retail Park	331 yd
Poundstretcher	Unit 6 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road	336 yd
Aldi (Meanwood)	Unit 1 Northside Retail Park, Stonegate Road	336 yd
Sushi Daily	Sushi Daily Meanwood Ltd, Waitrose	462 yd
Waitrose (Meanwood)	Green Road, Meanwood	489 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Headingley Hawks Arlfc BOOTHROYD DRIVE	grass pitches	411 yd
Woodhouse Cricket Club MEANWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	569 yd
Mill Field Primary School POTTERNEWTON MOUNT	grass pitches	954 yd
Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE	grass pitches	987 yd
Leeds City Academy WOODHOUSE CLIFF	grass pitches	1,071 yd
Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	165.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.