Birchfields Rise is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS14 2JD is located in the Cross Gates & Whinmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds East. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birchfields Rise, Leeds, LS14 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS14 2JB, LS14 2FG, LS14 2JE, LS14 2JA, LS14 2JF, LS14 2FE, LS14 2AW, LS14 2EY, LS14 2HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS14 2JD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 51.7% | 56.1% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 43.9% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 24.9% | 41.1% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 39% | -16.2% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 44.8% | 39.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 43% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24% | 13.3% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 29.6% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 94.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchfields Rise was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birchfields Rise has the 54th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 1250th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Birchfields Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-12-09 | £275,134 |
| 87 Birchfields Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2020-06-10 | £211,091 |
| 79 Birchfields Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-12-06 | £324,811 |
| 85 Birchfields Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2018-09-07 | £212,722 |
| 81 Birchfields Rise, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2016-02-10 | £224,117 |
LS14 2JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 LS14 2JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Laith Primary School Naburn Drive , LS14 2BL | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fieldhead Carr Primary School Naburn Approach , LS14 2EG | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School Whinmoor Crescent , LS14 1EG | 2out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grimes Dyke Primary School Stanks Drive , LS14 5BY | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School Pigeon Cote Road , Seacroft LS14 1EP | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 4,357 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 4,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pivot Academy LS East Unit 12 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF | - not rated | 3,886 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 5,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo (Unilever) | 96 Coal Road, Seacroft | 533 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 3 Green Park, Coal Road | 669 yd | |
| Little Bees Play And Party | Unit 19, Limewood Road | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendas Arms | Naburn Approach, Whinmoor | 310 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | York Road, Leeds | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronas Pizza | 50 White Laithe Approach, Whinmoor | 691 yd | |
| The Savvy Baker Fuelled | Ultraflex Gym, The Limewood Centre | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| White Laith Primary School NABURN DRIVE | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Fieldhead Carr Primary School NABURN APPROACH | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Leeds) PROSPECT PARK PROSPECT PARK LIMEWOOD APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Skelton Wood Pos Sports Field WESTWINN GARTH | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Fives Leeds RING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 863 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Leeds North) TEMPLE HOUSE TEMPLE HOUSE RAMSHEAD APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Grimes Dyke Primary School STANKS DRIVE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Whinmoor St Paul'S Church Of England Primary School WHINMOOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 229.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.