Broad Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS13 2RU is located in the Armley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broad Lane, Leeds, LS13 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS5 3DZ, LS13 2RT, LS5 3EA, LS13 2RY, LS13 2TB, LS5 3DP, LS13 2RS, LS13 2RZ, LS13 2SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS13 2RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 52.3% | 54.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 LS13 2RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 41% | 45.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 31.4% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 40.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 37.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 16.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 5.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 9.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 44.2% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.5% | 92.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 92.2% | 88.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 88.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 210.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% higher than the Armley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Broad Lane has the 37th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Armley and the 399th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Broad Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2025-08-28 | £186,453 |
| 45 Broad Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-04-16 | £144,082 |
| 45 Broad Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2021-02-26 | £89,897 |
| 53 Broad Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-03-30 | £170,783 |
| 45 Broad Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2007-11-07 | £177,882 |
LS13 2RU 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Primary Broad Lane , Bramley LS13 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyther Park Primary School Victoria Park Avenue , LS5 3DX | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyther Park First School Victoria Park Avenue , LS5 3DX | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Primary School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King RC First School Houghley Lane , Bramley LS13 2DN | - not rated | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC School Leeds and Bradford Road , LS13 1HJ | - not rated | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Lane Middle School Broad Lane , LS13 3BU | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 5,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 5,132 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Victoria Park School Victoria Park Grove , Bramley LS13 2RD | - not rated | 429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's School Houghley Lane , Bramley LS13 2DN | - not rated | 721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 1,606 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollybush Cafe | Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane | 478 yd | |
| Hilary's | 306 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 687 yd | |
| Jucehut | 80 Outgang, Bramley | 704 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 7 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 740 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, Abbey Retail Park | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall Bridge Inn | 12 Bridge Road, Kirkstall | 608 yd | |
| The New George | 2 - 4 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 887 yd | |
| Bramley Band Working Mens Club | Town Street, Bramley | 928 yd | |
| West End House | 26 Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 953 yd | |
| Milford Rl Sports Club | Beecroft Street, Kirkstall | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental | 21 Raynville Road, Bramley | 432 yd | |
| Premier Pizza | 23 - 25 Raynville Road, Bramley | 432 yd | |
| Sushi Kitchen | 302 Armley Ridge Road, Leeds | 696 yd | |
| Di Carlo | 304 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 732 yd | |
| Shalimar | 310 Armley Ridge Road, Armley | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 14 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 740 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 740 yd | |
| Morrisons (Kirkstall) | 1 Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall | 825 yd | |
| B And M Bargains | Unit 3, 2 Savins Mill Way | 825 yd | |
| Tesco | 22 Bramley Shopping Centre, Town Street | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Primary School BROAD LANE | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Kirkstall Brewery Gym (Closed) Broad Lane | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Milford Sports Club BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Leeds Rugby Academy (Kirkstall Training Ground) CABIN CABIN WYTHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Leeds Rugby Academy (Abbey Field Site) KIRKSTALL BRIDGE SHOPPING PARK KIRKSTALL BRIDGE SHOPPING PARK BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds Kirkstall Bridge) BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| West Leeds Activity Centre Lenhurst Avenue | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Kirkstall Leisure Centre KIRKSTALL LANE | squash courts, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School KINGS APPROACH | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Burley Rufc BURLEY RUFC BURLEY RUFC ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.