Waincliffe Square is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS11 8HX 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 Waincliffe Square, Leeds, LS11 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS11 8HU, LS11 8HA, LS11 8EU, LS11 8HT, LS11 8HR, LS11 8DZ, LS11 8HY, LS11 8AL, LS11 8AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS11 8HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 45.9% | 44% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 40.3% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 46.3% | 43% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 31.8% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 17.3% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 8HX this area, 32% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 32% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 18.4% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 9% | 4.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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 | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.7% | 72.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 90.2% | 75.9% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 13.7% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 75.5% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.9% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waincliffe Square was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Beeston & Holbeck average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waincliffe Square has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Beeston & Holbeck and the 758th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 Waincliffe Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-26 | £224,792 |
| 7 Waincliffe Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2023-02-15 | £236,373 |
| 2 Waincliffe Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2019-06-11 | £131,041 |
| 12 Waincliffe Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2000-02-25 | £229,874 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 5,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Gaitskell Primary School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS | 4out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's RC First School Barkly Road , Beeston LS11 7JS | - not rated | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston Primary School Town Street , LS11 8PN | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beeston First School Town Street , LS11 8PN | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Gaitskell School St Anthony's Drive , Beeston LS11 8AB | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn High School Parkside , Gypsy Lane LS11 5TT | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockburn School Parkside , Gipsy Lane LS11 5TT | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Murray High School Brown Lane , LS11 0DJ | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside County Middle School Beeston Road , LS11 8ND | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arthur Greenwood Middle School Bismarck Drive , LS11 6UA | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Isle Middle School Middleton Road , LS10 3JA | - not rated | 3,086 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 | 779 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 3,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Square School Cardinal Square , LS11 8HS | - not rated | 320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Academy Barkly Road , LS11 7EN | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd Unit 7, Landmark Court , Beeston LS11 8JT | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountain House Education Suite 47 Bedwin Street , SP1 3UT | - not rated | 1,660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Beeston Customer Cafe | Old Lane, Beeston | 290 yd | |
| Taste Cafe | Office 29, Sugar Mill | 372 yd | |
| Little Angels Playzone Leeds | Units 10 And 10A, Sugar Mill | 372 yd | |
| Sodexo (DePuy) | DePuy International Ltd, St Anthonys Road | 402 yd | |
| Honey Coffee Bike | 456 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Tommy Wass Ltd | Tommy Wass Hotel, 450 Dewsbury Road | 488 yd | |
| Holbeck Bowling Club | St Anthonys Road, Beeston | 500 yd | |
| Old White Hart Inn | 45 Town Street, Beeston | 588 yd | |
| South Leeds Conservative Club | Wooler Street, Beeston | 625 yd | |
| The Whistle Stop | Town Street, Beeston | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Finest Fish And Chips | 440 - 442 Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 488 yd | |
| Indian Fusion | 675A Dewsbury Road, Hunslet | 534 yd | |
| Lucky Chinese Takeaway | 149 Barkly Road, Cross Flatts | 545 yd | |
| Nazma | 11 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 550 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 5 Ring Road Beeston Park, Middleton | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Beeston) | Old Lane, Beeston | 290 yd | |
| Nisa Extra Beeston | 49 Town Street, Beeston | 635 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | L10 White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Square Recreation Ground CARDINAL SQUARE | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Libra Gym (Closed) Cardinal Road | health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| Kings Field UNIT 8 UNIT 8 MOORHOUSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy PHOENIX HOUSE PHOENIX HOUSE GLOBAL AVENUE | 488 yd | |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School BARKLY ROAD | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Sulzer Pumps Uk Ltd (Closed) Manor Mill Lane | 717 yd | |
| Beeston Primary School TOWN STREET | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Millshaw Recreation Ground UNIT 8 UNIT 8 MILLSHAW PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club SPORTS GROUND AND PREMISES SPORTS GROUND AND PREMISES GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Cockburn School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,002 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.