Southwood Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS14 5AR is located in the Cross Gates & Whinmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southwood Road, Leeds, LS14 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS14 5AP, LS14 5AN, LS14 5AL, LS14 5AJ, LS14 5AG, LS14 5AF, LS14 5HN, LS14 5LB, LS15 8RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS14 5AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 53.9% | 53.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 39.6% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 36.3% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 39.8% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 LS14 5AR this area, 31.8% 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 10.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.7% | 31.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 19.3% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 11.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 10.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -23.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.5% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 97.2% | 92.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 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 | 97.2% | 92.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwood Road was 95.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southwood Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 1114th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Southwood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-05-31 | £182,289 |
| 7 Southwood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-09-23 | £178,476 |
| 35 Southwood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-02-22 | £229,305 |
| 20 Southwood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-02-06 | £183,113 |
| 6 Southwood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2016-02-18 | £224,240 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Barwick Road , Crossgates LS15 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarcliffe Primary School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston Primary School Dennil Road , LS15 8SD | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston St James Primary Academy Sandbed Lane , Crossgates LS15 8JH | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Dufton Approach , LS14 6ED | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pivot Academy LS East Unit 12 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 5,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeanLife.Club | 19 Mill Green Place, Swarcliffe | 368 yd | |
| McHales Coffee House Limit | 2 Barwick Road, Stanks | 418 yd | |
| Chapel FM Cafe | Chapel FM Arts Centre, Old Seacroft Chapel | 538 yd | |
| Seacroft Village Hall And Tea Room | Seacroft Village Hall Social Club, 980 York Road | 545 yd | |
| The Cafe | Swarcliffe Working Mens Club, Swarcliffe Avenue | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarcliffe Working Mens Club | Swarcliffe Avenue, Seacroft | 564 yd | |
| New Travellers Rest | Cross Gates Lane, Cross Gates | 811 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | The Green, Seacroft | 827 yd | |
| Cock Beck Inn | Pendas Way, Manston | 969 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo (Cross Gates) | Cross Gates Road, Cross Gates | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tung Ying Chinese Takeaway | 14 - 16 Swarcliffe Parade, Swarcliffe | 81 yd | |
| Kann Thai Kitchen | 2A Stocks Approach, Seacroft | 367 yd | |
| Oriental Delight | 6 Barwick Road, Stanks | 418 yd | |
| Shuang Hsi | 10 - 10A Barwick Road, Stanks | 418 yd | |
| Happy House | 858 York Road, Leeds | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods (York Road) | York Road, Leeds | 379 yd | |
| Aldi (Seacroft) | York Road, Leeds | 433 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1 Seacroft Green Shopping Centre, Seacroft Avenue | 755 yd | |
| Tesco | Seacroft Avenue, Seacroft | 886 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit 10B Seacroft Green Shopping Centre, Seacroft Avenue | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Theresas Catholic Primary School BARWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| York Road/South Parkway YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Leeds East Academy SOUTH PARKWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Manston Park MANSTON GARDENS | 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.