Boar Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS1 5DA is located in the Hunslet & Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS1 5AD, LS1 5DL, LS1 1PJ, LS1 5EQ, LS1 4JR, LS1 6EA, LS1 5NR, LS1 2ES, LS1 2UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS1 5DA is primarily male, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 47.2% | 43.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 52.8% | 56.8% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 LS1 5DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.9% 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 | 84.2% | 85.9% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 48.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.6% | 8.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -36.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 63.2% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 41% | 27.1% | -13.9% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 LS1 5DA this area, 4.6% 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 62.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 1.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 13.9% | -7.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 62.9% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 29.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 11.5% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.1% | 59% | -26.1% | 81.4% | -22.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 55.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 55.5% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 24.5% | 15.2% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 55.5% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 3.9% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 13.5% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 11.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 21.3% | 17.0% | 1.9% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 20.6% | 46.2% | -25.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boar Lane was 18438.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4338.6% higher than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Boar Lane has the highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7208.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 - 28 Boar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £631,894 | 2021-08-31 | £718,678 |
| 29 - 30 Boar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,186,750 | 2008-06-23 | £2,002,060 |
LS1 5DA 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 LS1 5DA 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 | 69 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School Lofthouse Place , LS2 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds Cromwell Street , Burmantofts LS9 7SG | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane End Primary School Beeston Road , Holbeck LS11 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little London Community Primary School Meanwood Street , LS7 1SR | 2out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank Primary School Burley Road , LS3 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 1,340 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,480 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 752 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 900 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 925 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LS-TEN Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowgli | Unit C, 34 Boar Lane | 2 yd | |
| Collective Inc Ltd | 34 Boar Lane, Leeds | 30 yd | |
| Meat:Stack | 3 Bishopgate Street, Leeds | 46 yd | |
| Hotel Chocolat Limited | 55 Boar Lane, Leeds | 52 yd | |
| Tharavadu | 7 - 8 Mill Hill, Leeds | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slug And Lettuce | 24 - 28 Boar Lane, Leeds | 2 yd | |
| Black Prince | 40 Boar Lane, Leeds | 29 yd | |
| The Griffin | 31 Boar Lane, Leeds | 29 yd | |
| Scarbrough Hotel | 3 Bishopgate Street, Leeds | 46 yd | |
| Tapped | 51 Boar Lane, Leeds | 52 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Kebabs / Ali Baba's | 4 Mill Hill, Leeds | 56 yd | |
| Big Buns @ The Brewery Tap | The Brewery Tap, 18 - 24 New Station Street | 80 yd | |
| Oh La Laa | Arch 87 Bishopgate Street, Leeds | 93 yd | |
| Subway (Boar Lane) | 21 Boar Lane, Leeds | 134 yd | |
| Gate Gourmet Service Centre | Platform 7 And 8, Leeds Rail Station | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 54 Boar Lane, Leeds | 68 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 Boar Lane, Leeds | 200 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | 14 South Concourse City Station, New Station Street | 220 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36 North Concourse, City Station | 220 yd | |
| Tesco | Bond Street, Leeds | 237 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Fitness (Leeds) (Closed) 6-24 6-24 Albion Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 116 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Leeds) TREVELYAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 217 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Leeds) NEVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds City Centre South) CLOTH HALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| The Gym (Leeds Headrow) 4.2 THE CORE 4.2 THE CORE THE HEADROW | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Barrecore Leeds 7-11 7-11 CROSS ARCADE | 443 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Leeds) 1 BRIDGEWATER PLACE 1 BRIDGEWATER PLACE WATER LANE | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Leeds) THE LIGHT THE LIGHT THE HEADROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Leeds) (Closed) Vicar Lane | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Leeds International Pool (Closed) Westgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 771 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.