Whitelands is in Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 7AU is located in the Pudsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Pudsey. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitelands, Pudsey, LS28 7AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS28 7AT, LS28 7AX, LS28 7AS, LS28 7AZ, LS28 7AR, LS28 7FJ, LS28 7AW, LS28 7AP, LS28 7AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS28 7AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS28 7AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 48.9% | 53.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 29.8% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 54.7% | 49.6% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 20.5% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 40.3% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.8% | 91% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 95.8% | 91.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 90.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitelands was 133.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% higher than the Pudsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitelands has the 23rd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Pudsey and the 765th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Whitelands, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-08-09 | £254,522 |
| 19 Whitelands, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-11-03 | £238,122 |
| 19 Whitelands, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2010-10-04 | £235,475 |
| 19 Whitelands, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2005-10-06 | £156,627 |
| 15 Whitelands, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1996-04-04 | £318,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Pudsey Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7AZ | - not rated | 67 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7AZ | 3out of 4 | 67 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowtown Primary School Kent Road , LS28 9BB | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinnow Primary School Swinnow Road , LS13 4PG | 2out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill , Stanningley LS28 6AB | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw School Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | - not rated | 965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | - not rated | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hough Side High School Hough Top , LS13 4QP | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinnow Middle School Swinnow Road , LS13 4PG | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coal Hill Drive , Bramley LS13 1DD | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Lane Middle School Broad Lane , LS13 3BU | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 2,586 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 | 3,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,062 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanningley School 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Milestone School 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck Girls' School Fulneck , LS28 8DS | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 1,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ismail Chicken Pops | 58 Lowtown, Pudsey | 343 yd | |
| Wetherby Whaler | 32 Lowtown, Pudsey | 366 yd | |
| Tracy's Bistro | 68 Lowtown, Pudsey | 366 yd | |
| Tracy's Kitchen | 66 Lowtown, Pudsey | 366 yd | |
| Olde Booths Tea Room | 20 Lowtown, Pudsey | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms | 64 Lowtown, Pudsey | 366 yd | |
| Bojangles | 28 - 30 Lowtown, Pudsey | 366 yd | |
| Pudsey Liberal Club | 15 Lowtown, Pudsey | 418 yd | |
| Pudsey Tavern | 1A Lowtown, Pudsey | 418 yd | |
| The Crossed Shuttle | Manor House Street, Pudsey | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shama | 37 Lowtown, Pudsey | 332 yd | |
| New Phoenix And Dragon | 112 Lowtown, Pudsey | 366 yd | |
| Marlos | 138 Lowtown, Pudsey | 366 yd | |
| Red Fort | 40 Lowtown, Pudsey | 366 yd | |
| Cuccina (Lowtown) | 11 Lowtown, Pudsey | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 29 Church Lane, Pudsey | 596 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit 1 Belgrave Retail Park, Town Street | 855 yd | |
| Co-op (Swinnow) | Swinnow Shopping Centre, Swinnow Lane | 956 yd | |
| Asda (Owlcotes Centre) | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 1,000 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Owlcotes Centre, Stanningley By-Pass | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | grass pitches | 69 yd |
| Pudsey Grangefield School MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Altered Image Gym LANE END | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| Pudsey Congs Cricket Club BRITANNIA CRICKET GROUND BRITANNIA CRICKET GROUND INTAKE ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School PRIMROSE HILL | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Pudsey Leisure Centre MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Crawshaw Academy ROBIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Houghside Centre HARLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Queens Park HENRY GROVE | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Swinnow Community Centre SWINNOW LANE | 1,063 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.