Dawsons Square is in Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 5FY is located in the Calverley & Farsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pudsey. This postcode has been in use since 2018-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dawsons Square, Pudsey, LS28 5FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS28 5FZ, LS28 7TF, LS28 7TG, LS28 6QQ, LS28 7TH, LS28 6QB, LS28 6QE, LS28 7TJ, LS28 7TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS28 5FY is primarily male, with 57% of the population 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 | 52.6% | 43% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 57% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 5FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.7% 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 | 27.2% | 76.7% | 49.5% | 37.9% | 38.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 13.7% | -45.3% | 44.2% | -30.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 46.8% | 56.5% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 37.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 4.5% | -9.0% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around LS28 5FY this area, 3.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 74.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 3.2% | -18.4% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 3.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 6.3% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 74.2% | 45.5% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 20.3% | 12.1% | -8.2% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 13.8% | 0.9% | -12.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 57.2% | 74.9% | 17.7% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 69.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 69.5% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 10.3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 69.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 10.8% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawsons Square was 165.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% higher than the Calverley & Farsley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dawsons Square has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Calverley & Farsley and the 582nd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 57 Greenleigh Court Dawsons Square, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2023-10-05 | £72,716 |
| Flat 39 Greenleigh Court Dawsons Square, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-28 | £170,336 |
| Flat 39 Greenleigh Court Dawsons Square, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-06-26 | £203,493 |
| Flat 43 Greenleigh Court Dawsons Square, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-08-16 | £175,836 |
| Flat 14 Greenleigh Court Dawsons Square, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £145,000 | 2018-08-01 | £175,836 |
LS28 5FY 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 | 158 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farsley Farfield Primary School Cote Lane , Farsley LS28 5ED | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farsley Farfield Junior School Cote Lane , Farsley LS28 5ED | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farsley Farfield Infant School Cotefields Avenue , Farsley LS28 5EE | - not rated | 486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery Frances Street , Farsley LS28 5BH | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School Moorland Grove , LS28 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,108 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 | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priesthorpe School Priesthorpe Lane , Farsley LS28 5SG | - not rated | 526 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Middle School Coal Hill Drive , Bramley LS13 1DD | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Middle School Leeds Old Road , BD3 8JG | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinnow Middle School Swinnow Road , LS13 4PG | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleshill North Middle School Rillington Mead , Greengates BD10 0EF | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lapage Middle School Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,381 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 5,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,805 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanningley School 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Milestone School 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck Girls' School Fulneck , LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 3,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey Civic Hall | Dawsons Corner, Stanningley | 354 yd | |
| Sandy's Sandwich Shop | 2 Beechwood Street, Stanningley | 419 yd | |
| Cup 19 | 149 - 151 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 580 yd | |
| CAF Farsley | 80 Old Road, Farsley | 755 yd | |
| Shezzaans | 66 - 68 Galloway Lane, Stanningley | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsley Cricket And Bowling Club | Red Lane, Farsley | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Bar | 229 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 199 yd | |
| Rodie Pizza | 42 Farfield Avenue, Farsley | 608 yd | |
| Woodnook Fish Bar | 139 - 141 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 861 yd | |
| Desi Sweet Centre | 455 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 926 yd | |
| Dragon's Den | 451 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Owlcotes Centre) | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 960 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farsley Fairfield Primary School COTE LANE | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Priesthorpe School PRIESTHORPE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Woodhall Park WOODHALL CLOSE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Woodhall Sports Ground WOODHALL LANE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Farfield Recreation Ground FARFIELD RECREATION GROUND FARFIELD RECREATION GROUND RING ROAD FARSLEY | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| First Step Fitness Ltd (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Farsley Cricket Club RED LANE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Calverley Golf Club Woodhall Lane | golf | 1,051 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.