Southleigh View is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS11 5SJ 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 Southleigh View, Leeds, LS11 5SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS11 5SQ, LS11 5SG, LS11 5SL, LS11 5SA, LS11 5RZ, LS11 5TS, LS11 5RX, LS11 5RT, LS11 5RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS11 5SJ is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 48.6% | 45.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 54.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS11 5SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 30.2% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 55.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (86%) 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 | 43.7% | 44.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 40% | 41.2% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 15.8% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 26.2% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.1% | 88.1% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
In this area, 85.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 85.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 84.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southleigh View was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.4% lower than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southleigh View has the 13th lowest crime rate of 168 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 609th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Southleigh View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-08-04 | £142,375 |
| 3 Southleigh View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-08-23 | £184,760 |
| 10 Southleigh View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-24 | £219,532 |
| 6 Southleigh View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2020-03-06 | £158,996 |
| 10 Southleigh View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £147,720 | 2019-09-06 | £175,981 |
LS11 5SJ 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 4,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's RC First School Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Flatts Park Primary School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Primary Academy Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Gaitskell Primary School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 2,539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockburn High School Parkside , Gypsy Lane LS11 5TT | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | 4out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | - not rated | 408 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Gaitskell School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 2,360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton Park High School Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,465 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park Academy Barkly Road , LS11 7EN | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Square School Cardinal Square , LS11 8HS | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Academy Victory Centre , Garnet Road LS11 5JY | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite 47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT | - not rated | 1,867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaju Grill Restaurant | 661 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 344 yd | |
| Kings Of Gyros | 15 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 383 yd | |
| Brasil Burgers | 1 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 401 yd | |
| Famiglia Piazzetta | 1 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 401 yd | |
| Honey Coffee Bike | 456 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Tommy Wass Ltd | Tommy Wass Hotel, 450 Dewsbury Road | 409 yd | |
| Broadway | Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 603 yd | |
| South Leeds Golf Club | Gipsy Lane, Beeston | 827 yd | |
| Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club | Sports Ground And Premises, Gipsy Lane | 827 yd | |
| Cross Flatts Beeston Rec And WMC | Theodore Street, Beeston | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelato Moments | 9 Ring Road Beeston Park, Leeds | 378 yd | |
| Nazma | 11 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 383 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 5 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 383 yd | |
| Nichols Finest Fish And Chips | 440 - 442 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 409 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 398 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Beeston) | Old Lane, Beeston | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockburn School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club SPORTS GROUND AND PREMISES SPORTS GROUND AND PREMISES GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Libra Gym (Closed) Cardinal Road | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| South Leeds Golf Club GIPSY LANE | golf | 833 yd |
| John Charles Centre For Sport JOHN CHARLES CENTRE FOR SPORT JOHN CHARLES CENTRE FOR SPORT MIDDLETON GROVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Cardinal Square Recreation Ground CARDINAL SQUARE | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Cross Flatts Park HARLECH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School BARKLY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.