Westland Square, Leeds, LS11 5SS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS11 5SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	50.2%	-0.4%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.4%	49.8%	0.4%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.6%	31.5%	0.9%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.9%	48.8%	-2.1%	44.2%	4.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	4.6%	2%	-2.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	8.3%	8.9%	0.6%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	5.6%	8.4%	2.8%	6.1%	2.3%

Health

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	32.7%	42.9%	10.2%	48.4%	-5.5%
Good health	44.4%	34.8%	-9.6%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	16.7%	17.2%	0.5%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	5.8%	3.9%	-1.9%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 LS11 5SS this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.6%	32.2%	1.6%	18.2%	14.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	8.9%	-3.6%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	13.4%	-5.6%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	8.9%	2.0%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.4%	12.4%	5.0%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	18.1%	19.8%	1.7%	33.8%	-14.0%
Other	5.6%	4.5%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	5.4%	2.6%	-2.8%	3.1%	-0.5%
Pakistani	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.7%	-0.6%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	86.4%	88.5%	2.1%	81.4%	7.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.7% 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	90.3%	83.7%	-6.6%	83.2%	0.5%
European Union	3.1%	7.7%	4.6%	6.1%	1.6%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	3%	-0.5%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	2.1%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.2%	84.4%	-2.8%	83.2%	1.2%
10+ Years	0.8%	10.8%	10.0%	9.8%	1.0%
5-10 Years	2.3%	4.3%	2.0%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	8.2%	0%	-8.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74%	76.7%	-2.7%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	17.3%	13.5%	3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	53%	46.2%	6.8%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Sikh	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Westland Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westland Square was 995.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.7% higher than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Westland Square has the 15th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 26th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 256.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in LS11 5SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westland Square are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westland Square, Leeds, LS11 5SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS11 5SS

Average Price
£355,900

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£844,603

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£315,175

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westland Square

Average Price
£570,245

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£689,882

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£550,305

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westland SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Westland House Westland Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£805,000	2024-02-21	£866,426
Leeds Foundries Westland Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£340,000	2023-11-30	£354,323
Toolsharp Westland Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-02-25	£248,998
Unit 2 Westland Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£370,000	2020-12-18	£429,531
1 Westland Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£345,000	2020-12-18	£400,508

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS11 5SS

Employment

LS11 5SS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in LS11 5SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	13
Other	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	9
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park View Primary Academy Harlech Road , LS11 7DG	2out of 4	1,079 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS	4out of 4	1,204 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Windmill Primary School Windmill Road , LS10 3HQ	3out of 4	1,472 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB	3out of 4	1,495 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenmount Primary School Lodge Lane , LS11 6BA	4out of 4	1,512 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT	3out of 4	834 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn John Charles Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU	1out of 4	914 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy 2 St Georges Road , Middleton LS10 4UZ	- not rated	2,440 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA	2out of 4	3,076 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW	4out of 4	3,364 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,692 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA	- not rated	4,378 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT	- not rated	4,766 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG	- not rated	1,661 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
Southway Middleton Road , Belle Isle LS10 3JA	- not rated	1,874 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Springwell Leeds Academy Middleton Road , LS10 3JA	3out of 4	1,881 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Broomfield South SILC Broom Place , LS10 3JP	3out of 4	2,214 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
LS-TEN Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT	- not rated	2,817 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
John Charles Centre For Sport	Middleton Grove, Beeston	500 yd
OB Special	350 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	567 yd
Monster Kids	6 Matrix Court, Beeston	762 yd
Rasoi Galore	342A Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	784 yd
Gelato Passion	342 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	794 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hunslet Rugby League Football Club	John Charles Centre For Sport, Middleton Grove	500 yd
Broadway	Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	512 yd
Dewsbury Road Social Club	393 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	686 yd
The New Tommy Wass Ltd	Tommy Wass Hotel, 450 Dewsbury Road	916 yd
Winstons	295 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	979 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
DD's Burgers And Desserts	372 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	563 yd
Pizza Pizza	398 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	618 yd
KFC (Hunslet)	380 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	618 yd
Mamas Pizzeria	384 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	618 yd
Dragon Palace	400 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet	618 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda (Beeston)	Old Lane, Beeston		1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
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	433 yd
South Leeds Academy Old Run Road	grass pitches	823 yd
Cockburn School GIPSY LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	839 yd
Cross Flatts Park HARLECH CRESCENT	grass pitches	922 yd
Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club SPORTS GROUND AND PREMISES SPORTS GROUND AND PREMISES GIPSY LANE	grass pitches	943 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	68.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	68.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	68.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	68.4%

Speed Aviability

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	29.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	15 Mbit/s
Average download speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	17.13 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	17.13 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	0.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	0.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.26 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LS11 5SS