Sandbed Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS15 8JH 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 Sandbed Lane, Leeds, LS15 8JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS15 8JL, LS15 8LQ, LS15 8JW, LS15 8JJ, LS15 8EZ, LS15 8JN, LS15 8AP, LS15 8JP, LS15 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS15 8JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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% | 56% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 47% | 44% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 | 33.9% | 36.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (86%) 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 | 53% | 52% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 16.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 17.1% | -1.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 34.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 96.4% | 96.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandbed Lane was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% lower than the Cross Gates & Whinmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandbed Lane has the 50th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Cross Gates & Whinmoor and the 1200th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sandbed Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-01 | £210,547 |
| 1A Sandbed Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2020-01-31 | £277,883 |
| 2 Sandbed Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2016-11-02 | £288,284 |
| 1A Sandbed Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2016-06-15 | £249,003 |
| 1 Sandbed Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £173,000 | 2016-05-06 | £274,466 |
LS15 8JH 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manston St James Primary Academy Sandbed Lane , Crossgates LS15 8JH | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manston Primary School Dennil Road , LS15 8SD | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Barwick Road , Crossgates LS15 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swarcliffe Primary School Swarcliffe Drive , LS14 5JW | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Dufton Approach , LS14 6ED | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | - not rated | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Moor High School Field End Grove , Selby Road LS15 0PT | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 3,292 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 | 3,229 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 5,356 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 | 2,737 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendas Pizza | 77 Pendas Way, Manston | 395 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 69 Pendas Way, Manston | 460 yd | |
| SpiceZone Crossgates | 67 Pendas Way, Manston | 460 yd | |
| Nawaz The Indian | 51 - 53 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 616 yd | |
| Zorbas Bar & Grill | 4 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barnbow | Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 470 yd | |
| Cock Beck Inn | Pendas Way, Manston | 629 yd | |
| Cross Gates And Dist Recreation Hall | Poplar Avenue, Cross Gates | 663 yd | |
| New Travellers Rest | Cross Gates Lane, Cross Gates | 704 yd | |
| Merkur Cashino | Ground Floor, 12C - 12D Austhorpe Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill-O | 29 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 616 yd | |
| Smash Official | 29 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 616 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 54 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 686 yd | |
| Livorno | 52 Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | 686 yd | |
| Oriental Delight | 6 Barwick Road, Stanks | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (Crossgates) | 7 Crossgates Shopping Centre, Station Road | 794 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 36 - 37 Crossgates Shopping Centre, Station Road | 827 yd | |
| Farm Foods (York Road) | York Road, Leeds | 831 yd | |
| Aldi (Seacroft) | York Road, Leeds | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manston Park MANSTON GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 301 yd |
| St Theresas Catholic Primary School BARWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Smeaton Approach Playing Fields Spur Drive | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| The Fitness Mill (Crossgates) AUSTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| John Smeaton Academy BARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Crossgates Cricket Club AUSTHORPE LANE | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| York Road/South Parkway YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| John Smeaton Playing Fields BARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.