Melbourne Street is in Farsley, Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 5BT is located in the Calverley & Farsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pudsey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melbourne Street, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS28 5BU, LS28 5AX, LS28 5BX, LS28 5AU, LS28 5AY, LS28 5AT, LS28 5BZ, LS28 5AZ, LS28 5BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS28 5BT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 49.3% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50.7% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 LS28 5BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 48.2% | 57.9% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 27.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 53.8% | 53.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 29.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 13.8% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.2% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 54.1% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 98.2% | 5.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 95.7% | 96.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 96.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbourne Street was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Bramley & Stanningley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Melbourne Street has the 35th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bramley & Stanningley and the 1065th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Melbourne Street, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £283,715 | 2024-10-18 | £291,281 |
| 21 Melbourne Street, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2022-06-13 | £303,362 |
| 29 Melbourne Street, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-01-28 | £300,755 |
| 17 Melbourne Street, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-03-05 | £281,750 |
| 33 Melbourne Street, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-04-05 | £340,421 |
LS28 5BT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westroyd Primary School and Nursery Frances Street , Farsley LS28 5BH | 2out of 4 | 220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farsley Farfield Primary School Cote Lane , Farsley LS28 5ED | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farsley Springbank Primary School Wesley Street , Farsley LS28 5LE | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill , Stanningley LS28 6AB | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Community Primary School Coal Hill Drive , Rodley LS13 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Priesthorpe Lane , Farsley LS28 5SG | 2out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 3,797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge , BD10 0NR | - not rated | 4,267 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAF Farsley | 80 Old Road, Farsley | 85 yd | |
| Viet-Thai | 134 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 370 yd | |
| Cup 19 | 149 - 151 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 377 yd | |
| Olive And Feta | 8 Town Street, Farsley | 408 yd | |
| Pudsey Civic Hall | Dawsons Corner, Stanningley | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsley Celtic Football | Throstle Nest, Newlands | 462 yd | |
| Farsley Working Mens Club | Back Lane, Farsley | 502 yd | |
| Old Hall Hotel | Back Lane, Farsley | 502 yd | |
| Village Bar | 20 - 26 Town Street, Farsley | 506 yd | |
| The Old Crown | The Crown, 146 - 148 Town Street | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takin' The Pizza | 7 Town Street, Farsley | 386 yd | |
| Woodnook Fish Bar | 139 - 141 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 400 yd | |
| Croft Street Fisheries | 2 Croft Street, Farsley | 463 yd | |
| Rainbow | 48 Town Street, Farsley | 506 yd | |
| Sabroso Street | 10 Town Street, Farsley | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Owlcotes Centre) | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 557 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 557 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 Belgrave Retail Park, Town Street | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| First Step Fitness Ltd (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Hainsworth Park NEW PARK GROVE | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Throstle Nest (Farsley Celtic Fc) NEWLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Farsley Fairfield Primary School COTE LANE | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Farsley Springbank Primary School WESLEY STREET | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Farsley Cricket Club RED LANE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Farfield Recreation Ground FARFIELD RECREATION GROUND FARFIELD RECREATION GROUND RING ROAD FARSLEY | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School PRIMROSE HILL | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Priesthorpe School PRIESTHORPE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.