Recreation View is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS11 0AP is located in the Beeston & Holbeck electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Recreation View, Leeds, LS11 0AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS11 0AW, LS11 0AN, LS11 0AR, LS11 0AL, LS11 0AS, LS11 0AJ, LS11 0AT, LS11 0AU, LS11 0AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS11 0AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 43.3% | 49.6% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 56.7% | 50.4% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 LS11 0AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 57.5% | 52.7% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 36.6% | 16.5% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 6.5% | -9.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 47.6% | 55.4% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 30.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.2% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 23.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 18.6% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 8% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 22.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 12.1% | 6.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.4% 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 | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 11.9% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 9% | 21.9% | 12.9% | 2.5% | 19.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 62.4% | 45.4% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -36.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 49.4% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 22.7% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9% | 15.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 12.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 49.2% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 12.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 19% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 16.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.4% | 76.7% | -44.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 8% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Portugal | 7.2% | 0.5% | 6.7% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10.4% | 1.5% | 8.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Recreation View was 79.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Recreation View has the 27th lowest crime rate of 168 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 1260th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Recreation View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,250 | 2026-02-24 | £115,250 |
| 11 Recreation View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-03-31 | £61,480 |
| 10 Recreation View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-11-21 | £70,482 |
| 42 Recreation View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2023-04-14 | £50,311 |
| 56 Recreation View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-06 | £144,892 |
LS11 0AP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in LS11 0AP 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 | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingram Road First School Brown Lane East , LS11 9LA | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingram Road Primary School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 9LA | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Ingram Road Academy Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 9LA | 1out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU | - not rated | 4,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane , LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Gaitskell School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,614 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 | 4,086 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd Unit 7, Landmark Court , Beeston LS11 8JT | - not rated | 508 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite 47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT | - not rated | 771 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Rivers Education 157 Beeston Road , LS11 6AW | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sweet Street Centre 38 Sweet Street , LS11 9DB | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Reach Academy Northcote Crescent , LS11 6NN | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamyang Buddhist Centre | Clyde Works, Ingram Road | 370 yd | |
| Armitages | 69 Domestic Street, Holbeck | 395 yd | |
| Christines Cafe And Deliveries | 71 Domestic Street, Holbeck | 395 yd | |
| St Lukes Church | Malvern Road, Beeston | 599 yd | |
| Alfies Hotdog Joint | 134B Beeston Road, Beeston | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head | 20 St Matthews Street, Holbeck | 394 yd | |
| Holbeck WMC | Jenkinson Lawn, Holbeck | 527 yd | |
| The Holbeck | Jenkinson Lawn, Holbeck | 527 yd | |
| Golden Lion Hotel | 42 Beeston Road, Beeston | 690 yd | |
| Beeston Broncos | Club House, Beeston Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeck Fisheries | 3 Top Moor Side, Holbeck | 134 yd | |
| Safs Pizza | 5 Top Moor Side, Holbeck | 134 yd | |
| Fresh | 8 Crosby Street, Holbeck | 220 yd | |
| AfC/The Kings Of Shawarma | 56 - 57 Top Moor Side, Holbeck | 242 yd | |
| Presto | 134A Domestic Street, Holbeck | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | Malvern Road, Beeston | 434 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | L10 White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Elland Road Express | 255 Elland Road, Beeston | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holbeck Moor HOLBECK MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| St Matthews Community Centre ST. MATTHEWS STREET | 369 yd | |
| Ingram Road MATHEW MURRAY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ADJACENT 54 MATHEW MURRAY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ADJACENT 54 BROWN LANE EAST | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| South Leeds High School (Holbeck Campus) (Closed) Brown Lane East | 571 yd | |
| Beeston Hill St Lukes C Of E Primary School Beeston Road | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Beggars Hill UNIT 4-5 UNIT 4-5 REVIE ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| South Leeds Sports Centre (Closed) Beeston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Greenmount Primary School LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Benedicts Harps Gaa (Closed) Hunslet Hall Road | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Leeds United Fc (Elland Road) Elland Road | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.