College Road is in Gildersome, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS27 7UA is located in the Morley North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morley and Outwood. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Road, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS27 7LD, LS27 7EQ, LS27 7LJ, LS27 7ET, LS27 7EL, LS27 7EW, LS27 7EX, LS27 7EH, LS27 7EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS27 7UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS27 7UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 29.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 52.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 47.1% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.6% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.8% | 17.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 14.3% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 37.7% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 93.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.6% | 93.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 230.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 176.2% higher than the Morley North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
College Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 122 local areas in Morley North and the 344th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Turton House College Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2019-02-08 | £93,277 |
| 7 Turton House College Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2013-10-15 | £101,892 |
| 7 Turton House College Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2007-06-29 | £139,112 |
| 7 Turton House College Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2002-07-19 | £130,738 |
LS27 7UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildersome Primary School Town Street , Gildersome LS27 7AB | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Primary School Birchfield Avenue , Gildersome LS27 7HU | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Asquith Primary School Horsfall Street , Morley LS27 9QY | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley Victoria Primary School Victoria Road , Morley LS27 9NW | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruntcliffe Academy Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruntcliffe School Bruntcliffe Lane , Morley LS27 0LZ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Morley Academy Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley High School Fountain Street , Morley LS27 0PD | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnleigh Park High School Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 4,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Middle School Hayfield Terrace , LS12 4LD | - not rated | 4,811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkenshaw Middle School Bradford Road , Gomersal BD19 4BE | - not rated | 4,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 5,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 5,251 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Priestley College Peel Street Centre , Peel Street LS27 8QE | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 4,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood School Queen Street , Morley LS27 9EB | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Core Training and Development limited network house , Ashfield way LS12 5JB | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newcliff House School Fawcett Lane , Lower Wortley LS12 4PF | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Stephen Longfellow Academy Global Avenue , Phoenix House LS11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karens Pantry | 70 Town Street, Gildersome | 295 yd | |
| Cafe Sorella | 128 Street Lane, Gildersome | 511 yd | |
| CeeGee's | Treefield Industrial Estate, Gelderd Road | 654 yd | |
| Kirsty's Kitchen | Treefield Industrial Estate, Gelderd Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Griffin Head | Town Street, Gildersome | 158 yd | |
| Gildersome Arms | Gelderd Road, Gildersome | 432 yd | |
| Tipsy Calf | 126 Street Lane, Gildersome | 511 yd | |
| Gildersome Conservative Club | Street Lane, Gildersome | 526 yd | |
| New Inn | Church Street, Gildersome | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ugo Pizza | 62 The Green, Town Street | 295 yd | |
| Ocean Wild Fish Bar | 66 Town Street, Gildersome | 295 yd | |
| Miah'sspice | 120B Street Lane, Gildersome | 511 yd | |
| Just Wok | 130 Street Lane, Gildersome | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op (Gildersome) | 94 - 96 Finkle Lane, Gildersome | 108 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Street Lane Recreation Ground EAST VIEW | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Birchfield Primary School BIRCHFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Gildersome Sports Club STREET LANE | grass pitches | 883 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.