Briggate is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS1 6LY 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 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS1 6NJ, LS1 6ND, LS1 6DL, LS1 6ER, LS1 6DT, LS1 4AF, LS1 7BT, LS2 7DA, LS1 2HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS1 6LY is primarily male, with 60.1% 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% | 39.9% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -11.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 60.1% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 11.1% |
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 6LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.4% 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 | 84.2% | 66.4% | -17.8% | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.6% | 11% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -33.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 15.1% | 13.8% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 52.2% | 55.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 41% | 27.6% | -13.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 9.9% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 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 LS1 6LY this area, 9.3% 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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 14.7% | -6.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 57.3% | -3.5% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.1% | 80.9% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 69.3% 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% | 69.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 20.9% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 67.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 18.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 15.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briggate was 3201.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 682.3% higher than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briggate has the 5th highest crime rate of 168 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 6th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1671.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogshead, 157 - 158 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,280,000 | 2024-01-29 | £1,300,501 |
| 159 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-09-29 | £802,372 |
| 174 - 178 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £3,950,000 | 2022-05-23 | £4,167,620 |
| 165 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2020-03-05 | £1,836,550 |
| Queens Court, 167 - 168 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,115,000 | 2016-06-30 | £1,485,203 |
LS1 6LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS1 6LY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charle's RC First School St Mary's Street , LS9 7DP | - not rated | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Cromwell Street , Burmantofts LS9 7SG | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds Cromwell Street , Burmantofts LS9 7SG | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rosary and St Anne's RC First School Carlton Hill , LS2 9PZ | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC First School Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AQ | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Leeds School Woodhouse Lane , LS2 8BP | - not rated | 672 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's RC School Church Road , LS9 8LA | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Middle School St Mary's Street , LS9 7DP | - not rated | 955 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Middle School Cross Aysgarth Mount , LS9 9AD | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Middle School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 516 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 4,809 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 718 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 928 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sweet Street Centre 38 Sweet Street , LS11 9DB | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Wintoun Street , LS7 1DD | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Bistro | 159 Briggate, Leeds | 15 yd | |
| Nandos (Briggate) | 8 Duncan Street, Leeds | 52 yd | |
| Gino D'ACampo | Leeds Marriott Hotel, 4 Trevelyan Square | 65 yd | |
| Power, Corruption And Lies | 36 Call Lane, Leeds | 68 yd | |
| Dogtown | Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Fibre | 168 - 169 Briggate, Leeds | 15 yd | |
| Queens Court | Briggate, Leeds | 15 yd | |
| Bowers Tap | 157 - 158 Briggate, Leeds | 15 yd | |
| Smokestack | 159A Briggate, Leeds | 15 yd | |
| Dollhouse | 11 - 15 Hirsts Yard, Leeds | 35 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 7 Central Arcade, Leeds | 66 yd | |
| Sqew | Unit 1, 7 Duncan Street, Leeds | 84 yd | |
| Big Bite | 5 Briggate, Leeds | 90 yd | |
| Meal Deal | 143 Briggate, Leeds | 126 yd | |
| Things In Bread | 15 Boar Lane, Leeds | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 63 Boar Lane, Leeds | 117 yd | |
| Tesco | 54 Boar Lane, Leeds | 295 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 6 Brewery Place, Leeds | 374 yd | |
| Tesco | Bond Street, Leeds | 387 yd | |
| Tesco | 85 - 87 Briggate, Leeds | 390 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Leeds) TREVELYAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 63 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds City Centre South) CLOTH HALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| La Fitness (Leeds) (Closed) 6-24 6-24 Albion Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 207 yd |
| Barrecore Leeds 7-11 7-11 CROSS ARCADE | 308 yd | |
| Livingwell Health Club (Leeds) NEVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 431 yd |
| The Gym (Leeds Headrow) 4.2 THE CORE 4.2 THE CORE THE HEADROW | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Leeds) (Closed) Vicar Lane | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Leeds) 1 BRIDGEWATER PLACE 1 BRIDGEWATER PLACE WATER LANE | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Leeds) THE LIGHT THE LIGHT THE HEADROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Ruth Gorse Academy BLACK BULL STREET | 735 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 | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.