Medeway is in Stanningley, Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 6EW 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 Medeway, Stanningley, Pudsey, LS28 6EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS28 6EL, LS28 6EJ, LS28 6PN, LS28 6EP, LS28 6BE, LS28 6BG, LS28 6EN, LS28 6BD, LS28 6PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS28 6EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.1% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.9% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.9% | 34.6% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 51% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 55% | 52% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 36.9% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6EW this area, 8.6% 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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.7% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 10.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.6% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 50.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.1% | 96.6% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.4% | 95.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medeway was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% lower than the Bramley & Stanningley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Medeway has the 7th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bramley & Stanningley and the 261st lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Medeway, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-03-20 | £345,810 |
| The Cob Medeway, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2013-04-19 | £295,849 |
| 3 Medeway, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2006-12-11 | £284,647 |
| 3 Medeway, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2004-07-09 | £270,500 |
| 7 Medeway, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2004-06-07 | £252,607 |
LS28 6EW 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 | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farsley Farfield Primary School Cote Lane , Farsley LS28 5ED | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westroyd Primary School and Nursery Frances Street , Farsley LS28 5BH | 2out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill , Stanningley LS28 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farsley Springbank Primary School Wesley Street , Farsley LS28 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School Moorland Grove , LS28 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,407 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 | 799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 2,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,362 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 | 1,438 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 4,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cup 19 | 149 - 151 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 137 yd | |
| Sandy's Sandwich Shop | 2 Beechwood Street, Stanningley | 139 yd | |
| Pudsey Civic Hall | Dawsons Corner, Stanningley | 168 yd | |
| CAF Farsley | 80 Old Road, Farsley | 367 yd | |
| Viet-Thai | 134 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsley Celtic Football | Throstle Nest, Newlands | 775 yd | |
| The Old Crown | The Crown, 146 - 148 Town Street | 799 yd | |
| Village Bar | 20 - 26 Town Street, Farsley | 801 yd | |
| Farsley Working Mens Club | Back Lane, Farsley | 825 yd | |
| Old Hall Hotel | Back Lane, Farsley | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Bar | 229 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 319 yd | |
| Woodnook Fish Bar | 139 - 141 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 391 yd | |
| Rodie Pizza | 42 Farfield Avenue, Farsley | 611 yd | |
| Takin' The Pizza | 7 Town Street, Farsley | 674 yd | |
| Hai Loi Tang | 16 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (Owlcotes Centre) | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 519 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 519 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 Belgrave Retail Park, Town Street | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| First Step Fitness Ltd (Closed) Bradford Road | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Farsley Fairfield Primary School COTE LANE | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Hainsworth Park NEW PARK GROVE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Priesthorpe School PRIESTHORPE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School PRIMROSE HILL | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Farsley Cricket Club RED LANE | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Throstle Nest (Farsley Celtic Fc) NEWLANDS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Farfield Recreation Ground FARFIELD RECREATION GROUND FARFIELD RECREATION GROUND RING ROAD FARSLEY | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Farsley Springbank Primary School WESLEY STREET | grass pitches | 958 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.