Recreation Street is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS11 0AR 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 Street, Leeds, LS11 0AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS11 0AS, LS11 0AT, LS11 0AP, LS11 0AW, LS11 0AU, LS11 9LP, LS11 0AN, LS11 9LA, LS11 0AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS11 0AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37.1% | 51.5% | 14.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 62.9% | 48.5% | -14.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 0AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 58.4% | 59.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 25.7% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 10.9% | 2.6% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 41.1% | 53.5% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 37% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 6% | -9.3% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 19.6% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 7.8% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 20.9% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 26.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 6.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 14.8% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 23.2% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 20.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 66.9% | 40.4% | -26.5% | 81.4% | -41.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, just 49% 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 | 71.8% | 49% | -22.8% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 20% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 17.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.5% 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 | 71% | 49% | -22.0% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 15.5% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 13% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 13% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.2% | 76.7% | -32.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 8% | 0.3% | 7.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Muslim | 26.2% | 6.5% | 19.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Recreation Street was 267.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.6% lower than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Recreation Street has the 48th highest crime rate of 168 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 243rd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 169.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Recreation Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-12-18 | £105,392 |
| 29 Recreation Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-02-21 | £195,390 |
| 4 Recreation Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2023-01-05 | £99,900 |
| 25 Recreation Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-12-13 | £119,178 |
| 18 Recreation Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-09-30 | £85,714 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS11 0AR 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 | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,192 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 | 85 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Ingram Road Academy Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 9LA | 1out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingram Road Primary School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 9LA | - not rated | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 590 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 | 4,949 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 | 515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Gaitskell School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,063 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 | 518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 940 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Middle School Strawberry Lane , LS12 1SF | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 2,322 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 | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 2,653 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 | 4out of 4 | 4,037 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 | 557 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite 47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Rivers Education 157 Beeston Road , LS11 6AW | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sweet Street Centre 38 Sweet Street , LS11 9DB | - not rated | 958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Reach Academy Northcote Crescent , LS11 6NN | - not rated | 1,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armitages | 69 Domestic Street, Holbeck | 351 yd | |
| Christines Cafe And Deliveries | 71 Domestic Street, Holbeck | 351 yd | |
| Jamyang Buddhist Centre | Clyde Works, Ingram Road | 362 yd | |
| St Lukes Church | Malvern Road, Beeston | 606 yd | |
| Alfies Hotdog Joint | 134B Beeston Road, Beeston | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head | 20 St Matthews Street, Holbeck | 347 yd | |
| Holbeck WMC | Jenkinson Lawn, Holbeck | 481 yd | |
| The Holbeck | Jenkinson Lawn, Holbeck | 481 yd | |
| Golden Lion Hotel | 42 Beeston Road, Beeston | 657 yd | |
| Beeston Broncos | Club House, Beeston Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeck Fisheries | 3 Top Moor Side, Holbeck | 98 yd | |
| Safs Pizza | 5 Top Moor Side, Holbeck | 98 yd | |
| Fresh | 8 Crosby Street, Holbeck | 183 yd | |
| AfC/The Kings Of Shawarma | 56 - 57 Top Moor Side, Holbeck | 193 yd | |
| Presto | 134A Domestic Street, Holbeck | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | Malvern Road, Beeston | 446 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | L10 White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holbeck Moor HOLBECK MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| St Matthews Community Centre ST. MATTHEWS STREET | 320 yd | |
| Ingram Road MATHEW MURRAY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ADJACENT 54 MATHEW MURRAY SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD ADJACENT 54 BROWN LANE EAST | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Beeston Hill St Lukes C Of E Primary School Beeston Road | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| South Leeds High School (Holbeck Campus) (Closed) Brown Lane East | 597 yd | |
| South Leeds Sports Centre (Closed) Beeston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Beggars Hill UNIT 4-5 UNIT 4-5 REVIE ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Greenmount Primary School LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Benedicts Harps Gaa (Closed) Hunslet Hall Road | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School LADY PIT LANE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.