The Oval is in Farsley, Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 5FH is located in the Calverley & Farsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pudsey. This postcode has been in use since 2010-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Oval, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS28 5ZG, LS28 5TJ, LS28 5BE, LS28 5BB, LS28 6JJ, LS28 6JG, LS28 5UX, LS28 5UR, LS28 5UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS28 5FH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47% | 48.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 33.1% | 33.8% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 48% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) 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 | 54.7% | 54.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16% | 10.1% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 19.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 35.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 95.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 94.5% | 96% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 94.2% | 96% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Oval was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% lower than the Bramley & Stanningley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Oval has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bramley & Stanningley and the 834th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Oval, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-07-29 | £353,243 |
| 6 The Oval, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2018-05-29 | £403,545 |
| 11 The Oval, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-04-27 | £405,317 |
| 9 The Oval, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2017-08-04 | £394,638 |
| 8 The Oval, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2016-12-02 | £371,828 |
LS28 5FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 150 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farsley Springbank Primary School Wesley Street , Farsley LS28 5LE | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill , Stanningley LS28 6AB | 4out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanningley Primary School Leeds and Bradford Road , Stanningley LS28 6PE | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Community Primary School Coal Hill Drive , Rodley LS13 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Priesthorpe Lane , Farsley LS28 5SG | 2out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 3,798 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 | 539 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 4,257 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge , BD10 0NR | - not rated | 4,492 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barr And Grill Cafe | Ground Floor, 92 Town Street | 273 yd | |
| JACI Coffee And Cakes | 140 Town Street, Stanningley | 332 yd | |
| Thai Sun | 153 Town Street, Stanningley | 453 yd | |
| Ozzy Takeaway | 6 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 508 yd | |
| Tranquility Spritual Centre | 38 - 40 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsley Celtic Football | Throstle Nest, Newlands | 152 yd | |
| Jug And Barrel | 56 - 58 Town Street, Stanningley | 268 yd | |
| The Old Crown | The Crown, 146 - 148 Town Street | 402 yd | |
| Waggon And Horses Inn | Town Street, Stanningley | 428 yd | |
| Farsley Working Mens Club | Back Lane, Farsley | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faizas And Abids | 116 - 118 Town Street, Stanningley | 264 yd | |
| Ice Scoop Gelato | 116 Town Street, Stanningley | 268 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 110 Town Street, Stanningley | 268 yd | |
| Woodys | 106 Town Street, Stanningley | 268 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 108 Town Street, Stanningley | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 Belgrave Retail Park, Town Street | 299 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Town Street, Stanningley | 550 yd | |
| Asda (Owlcotes Centre) | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 787 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Throstle Nest (Farsley Celtic Fc) NEWLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 38 yd |
| Hainsworth Park NEW PARK GROVE | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Farsley Springbank Primary School WESLEY STREET | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| First Step Fitness Ltd (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Ultra Flex Leeds CAPE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CAPE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE COAL HILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Stanningley Park CHURCH HILL GARDENS | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School PRIMROSE HILL | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| The Workhouse Fitness Club (Closed) Bagley Lane | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Summerfield Primary School INTAKE LANE | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Valley View Community Primary School COAL HILL LANE | grass pitches | 976 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.