Southroyd Rise is in Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 8AU 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 Southroyd Rise, Pudsey, LS28 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS28 8AY, LS28 8NP, LS28 8AZ, LS28 8AT, LS28 8NN, LS28 8NH, LS28 8AX, LS28 8NS, LS28 8NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS28 8AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 53.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 8AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 30.6% | 42.9% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 39.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 43% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 25.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 22.6% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 18% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.6% | 96% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -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 | 96.8% | 96% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southroyd Rise was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% lower than the Pudsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southroyd Rise has the 38th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Pudsey and the 1141st lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Southroyd Rise, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2024-05-20 | £222,256 |
| 11 Southroyd Rise, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-11-17 | £100,139 |
| 1 Southroyd Rise, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,995 | 2006-12-01 | £200,611 |
| 5 Southroyd Rise, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2004-05-21 | £204,028 |
| 1 Southroyd Rise, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2002-12-04 | £219,042 |
LS28 8AU 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemoor Infant School Littlemoor Crescent , LS28 8AT | - not rated | 88 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southroyd Primary and Nursery School Littlemoor Crescent , LS28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 179 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Chapeltown , LS28 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowtown Primary School Kent Road , LS28 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Waterloo Primary Victoria Road , LS28 7SR | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawshaw School Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | - not rated | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Grammar School Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hough Side High School Hough Top , LS13 4QP | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnleigh Park High School Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryecroft Middle School Stonebridge Grove , Farnley LS12 5AW | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Middle School Gamble Hill Drive , LS13 4JJ | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Intake Middle School Coal Hill Drive , Bramley LS13 1DD | - not rated | 3,466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramley CofE Middle School Hough Lane , LS13 3NE | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 5,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 5,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulneck Girls' School Fulneck , LS28 8DS | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulneck Boys' School Fulneck , LS28 8DT | - not rated | 364 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School Beulah Grange Farm , Tong Road LS12 5EW | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fartown Food | 159 Fartown, Pudsey | 191 yd | |
| Fulneck Golf Club | Fulneck, Pudsey | 361 yd | |
| Tastes Of Thai Ltd | 104 Valley Road, Pudsey | 656 yd | |
| O'snacks | 2 Carlisle Road, Pudsey | 699 yd | |
| 7 Steps Bar And Eatery | 9 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleece Inn | 100 Fartown, Pudsey | 291 yd | |
| Royal Hotel | 30 Station Street, Pudsey | 702 yd | |
| The Bankhouse | 40 Bankhouse Lane, Pudsey | 737 yd | |
| Kings Arms Public House | Greenside, Pudsey | 831 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | 48 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deep | 143 Littlemoor Road, Pudsey | 334 yd | |
| Megabite | 1 Valley Road, Pudsey | 410 yd | |
| Canton House | 5 Littlemoor Road, Pudsey | 517 yd | |
| Doleburger & Hoi Sin City | 63 Robin Lane, Pudsey | 668 yd | |
| Lucifer's | 2 Carlisle Road, Pudsey | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 15 - 17 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southroyd Primary School LITTLEMOOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Fulneck School FULNECK | grass pitches, tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Fulneck Golf Club FULNECK | golf | 574 yd |
| Greenside Primary School SOUTH PARADE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Roker Recreation Ground Walmer Grove | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Crawshaw Academy ROBIN LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Pudsey Bowling Club WINDMILL HILL | 1,053 yd | |
| Pudsey Leisure Centre MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,056 yd |
| Pudsey St Lawrence Cricket Club TOFTS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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.