Flaxton Street is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS11 6DH is located in the Hunslet & Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Flaxton Street, Leeds, LS11 6DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS11 6BT, LS11 6DG, LS11 6BX, LS11 6DQ, LS11 6DF, LS11 6DE, LS11 6DS, LS11 6DP, LS11 6DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS11 6DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 53.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 42.3% | 46.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 48.5% | 36.8% | -11.7% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 44.4% | 12.8% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 10.4% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 49.5% | 59.5% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 25.7% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 7.7% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6DH this area, 33.3% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.8% | 33.3% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 15.3% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.4% | 16% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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 | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 27.2% | 17.5% | 2.5% | 24.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72.4% | 48.2% | -24.2% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 86.2% | 61.7% | -24.5% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 13.7% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 17.2% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 14.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 62.2% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 15.1% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 12% | 10.0% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 28% | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flaxton Street was 181.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flaxton Street has the 84th highest crime rate of 168 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 503rd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Flaxton Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2019-06-28 | £132,533 |
| 3 Flaxton Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2014-04-03 | £150,448 |
| 1 Flaxton Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2007-12-18 | £128,837 |
| 5 Flaxton Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,000 | 1997-03-25 | £174,375 |
LS11 6DH 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.
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmount Primary School Lodge Lane , LS11 6BA | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmount First School Lodge Lane , LS11 6BA | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi RC First School Lady Pit Lane , Beeston LS11 6RX | - not rated | 229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Lady Pit Lane , Beeston LS11 6RX | - not rated | 229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Lady Pit Lane , Beeston LS11 6RX | - not rated | 229 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,248 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 | 1,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane East , Holbeck LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Gaitskell School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leeds High School Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Leeds Academy Old Run Road , LS10 2JU | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Flats Park Middle School Harlech Road , LS11 7DG | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 2,669 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 | 2,500 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,987 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 | 4,331 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 5,386 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Rivers Education 157 Beeston Road , LS11 6AW | - not rated | 192 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite 47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT | - not rated | 202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn Reach Academy Northcote Crescent , LS11 6NN | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Academy Victory Centre , Garnet Road LS11 5JY | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd Unit 7, Landmark Court , Beeston LS11 8JT | - not rated | 1,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfies Burger Joint | 134A Beeston Road, Beeston | 303 yd | |
| Arc Of Victory Church Cafe (Homeless) | Arc Of Victory Church, 1 Tempest Road | 314 yd | |
| Alfies Hotdog Joint | 134B Beeston Road, Beeston | 340 yd | |
| Alfies Woking Joint | 134B Beeston Road, Beeston | 340 yd | |
| St Lukes Church | Malvern Road, Beeston | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Road WMC | 38 Rowland Road, Hunslet | 183 yd | |
| West Hunslet Sports And Social Club | Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 347 yd | |
| The Spinning Wheel | Admiral Street, Hunslet | 650 yd | |
| The Moorhouse Inn | Moor Crescent, Hunslet | 667 yd | |
| Winstons | 295 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFC | 7 Lodge Lane, Beeston | 257 yd | |
| Daruchini | 161 Malvern Road, Beeston | 270 yd | |
| Scotch Bonnett | 163 Malvern Road, Beeston | 270 yd | |
| Wigton Desserts | 3 Hird Street, Beeston | 300 yd | |
| Alis | 1A - 1B Tempest Road, Beeston | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangla Town | 98 Lady Pit Lane, Beeston | 273 yd | |
| Iceland (Hunslet) | Unit 1, 255 - 257 Dewsbury Road | 464 yd | |
| Kashmir Supermarket | Unit 2, 255 - 257 Dewsbury Road | 464 yd | |
| Carpatica | Carpatica Romanian Shop, 243 - 245 Dewsbury Road | 472 yd | |
| Family Shopper | Malvern Road, Beeston | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenmount Primary School LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School LADY PIT LANE | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| New Bewerley Community School BISMARCK DRIVE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Greenwood Primary School (Closed) Bismarck Drive | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Beeston Hill St Lukes C Of E Primary School Beeston Road | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Hunslet Moor BURTON ROW | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Benedicts Harps Gaa (Closed) Hunslet Hall Road | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| South Leeds Sports Centre (Closed) Beeston Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Cross Flatts Park HARLECH CRESCENT | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Holbeck Moor HOLBECK MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 910 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.