Owlcotes Garth is in Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 7PJ 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 Owlcotes Garth, Pudsey, LS28 7PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS28 7PN, LS28 7PQ, LS28 7PL, LS28 7UJ, LS28 7PH, LS28 7QS, LS28 7UN, LS28 7UL, LS28 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS28 7PJ 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 | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of LS28 7PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.1% | 26% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 59.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 42.1% | 46.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39% | 35.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.3% | 14.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 40.6% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.7% | 79.5% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 93.8% | 93.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 93.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Owlcotes Garth was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Pudsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Owlcotes Garth has the 36th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Pudsey and the 1240th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Owlcotes Garth, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-21 | £227,789 |
| 12 Owlcotes Garth, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-30 | £358,238 |
| 27 Owlcotes Garth, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-05-07 | £292,264 |
| 12 Owlcotes Garth, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-01-07 | £202,875 |
| 9 Owlcotes Garth, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,999 | 2020-09-18 | £295,908 |
LS28 7PJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LS28 7PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Road Nursery School Bateman Street , BD8 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School Moorland Grove , LS28 8EP | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Waterloo Primary Victoria Road , LS28 7SR | 2out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farsley Farfield Primary School Cote Lane , Farsley LS28 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbury Primary Leadership Academy Dick Lane , BD3 7AU | 2out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill , Stanningley LS28 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,217 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 | 2,421 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Training and Skills Centre Office Suite 2/3 , Accent Business Centre BD3 9BE | - not rated | 3,883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coveys Kath | 109 Waterloo Road, Pudsey | 268 yd | |
| Winnebagel Cafe | 82 Galloway Lane, Pudsey | 332 yd | |
| Shezzaans | 66 - 68 Galloway Lane, Stanningley | 374 yd | |
| Howdy | 483 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 850 yd | |
| Lala's Restaurant | 501 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marsh Inn | 70 Uppermoor, Pudsey | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pettys | 2 Owlcotes Road, Pudsey | 517 yd | |
| Desi Sweet Centre | 455 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 850 yd | |
| Dragon's Den | 451 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 850 yd | |
| Vegan House Taste Of China | 453 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 850 yd | |
| Punjabi Cafe | 457 Bradford Road, Stanningley | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School MOORLAND GROVE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Thornbury Cricket Club DUCKETT GROVE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Woodhall Sports Ground WOODHALL LANE | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 194.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.