Riverside Court is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS1 7BU is located in the Hunslet & Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside Court, Leeds, LS1 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS10 1JH, LS10 1NB, LS1 4AF, LS10 1NA, LS1 7BT, LS1 6DT, LS1 6ER, LS1 4DJ, LS1 6ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS1 7BU is primarily male, with 59.2% 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 | 39.1% | 40.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 60.9% | 59.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
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 7BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.2% 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 | 93.1% | 83.2% | -9.9% | 37.9% | 45.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -32.8% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 58.9% | 63.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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 LS1 7BU this area, 0.5% 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 77.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 5.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.8% | 77.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 43.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.6% | 82.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 85.1% | 72.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 12.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 72.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Court was 3460.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 733.0% higher than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverside Court has the 4th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 5th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2039.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Riverside Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-09 | £267,624 |
| 19 Riverside Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2024-05-01 | £216,479 |
| 22 Riverside Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-01 | £212,425 |
| 11 Riverside Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-01-23 | £206,700 |
| 5 Riverside Court, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-10-14 | £73,248 |
LS1 7BU 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 7BU 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds Cromwell Street , Burmantofts LS9 7SG | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lane End Primary School Beeston Road , Holbeck LS11 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School Lofthouse Place , LS2 9EX | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebor Gardens Primary Academy Ebor Gardens Primary Academy , LS9 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond Hill Academy Clark Lane , LS9 8PN | 1out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 697 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 984 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,491 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 | 2,213 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 4,403 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 796 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LS-TEN Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 1,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Italian Restaurant | 9 - 11 Bridge End, Leeds | 44 yd | |
| Riveresque | 15 Bridge End, Leeds | 46 yd | |
| Dogtown | Brooklyn Bar, 50 Call Lane | 90 yd | |
| Northern Guitars Cafe Bar | Northern Guitar Centre, 41 Call Lane | 108 yd | |
| I F Coffee Bar | 43 Call Lane, Leeds | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Inn | Bridge End, Leeds | 46 yd | |
| Oporto | 31 - 33 Call Lane, Leeds | 108 yd | |
| The New Penny | 57 - 59 Call Lane, Leeds | 108 yd | |
| Rolands | 39 Call Lane, Leeds | 108 yd | |
| Jakes Bar And Still Room | 27 - 29 Call Lane, Leeds | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 7 Central Arcade, Leeds | 91 yd | |
| Big Bite | 5 Briggate, Leeds | 99 yd | |
| Khans Cuisine | 44 Bridge End, Leeds | 130 yd | |
| Dough | 40 Bridge End, Leeds | 130 yd | |
| City Bites | 38 Bridge End, Leeds | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 6 Brewery Place, Leeds | 261 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 63 Boar Lane, Leeds | 261 yd | |
| Co-operative (New York Street) | 44 New York Street, Leeds | 400 yd | |
| Tesco | 54 Boar Lane, Leeds | 417 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | 14 South Concourse City Station, New Station Street | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Leeds City Centre South) CLOTH HALL STREET | health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Leeds) TREVELYAN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 188 yd |
| La Fitness (Leeds) (Closed) 6-24 6-24 Albion Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Barrecore Leeds 7-11 7-11 CROSS ARCADE | 425 yd | |
| Livingwell Health Club (Leeds) NEVILLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Leeds) 1 BRIDGEWATER PLACE 1 BRIDGEWATER PLACE WATER LANE | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Ruth Gorse Academy BLACK BULL STREET | 595 yd | |
| The Gym (Leeds Headrow) 4.2 THE CORE 4.2 THE CORE THE HEADROW | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Reviva Health Club For Women (Leeds) (Closed) Vicar Lane | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Royal Armouries Museum | 706 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 118.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 118.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.