Alexandra Road is in Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 8BX 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 Alexandra Road, Pudsey, LS28 8BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS28 8BY, LS28 8HX, LS28 8HP, LS28 8JQ, LS28 8BW, LS28 8BZ, LS28 8HL, LS28 8BP, LS28 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS28 8BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.3% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.7% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8BX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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 | 23.8% | 23.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 59.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 51.6% | 57.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.3% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8BX this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 9.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 39.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.7% | 98.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 98.4% | 98.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Pudsey average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Alexandra Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Pudsey and the 265th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Alexandra Road, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-25 | £502,788 |
| 3 Alexandra Road, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £637,500 | 2025-03-13 | £641,055 |
| 19 Alexandra Road, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £652,000 | 2023-07-11 | £703,560 |
| 25 Alexandra Road, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-08-19 | £466,053 |
| 3 Alexandra Road, Pudsey, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-09-21 | £557,732 |
LS28 8BX 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey Waterloo Primary Victoria Road , LS28 7SR | 2out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenside Primary School Chapeltown , LS28 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southroyd Primary and Nursery School Littlemoor Crescent , LS28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill , Stanningley LS28 6AB | 4out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School Moorland Grove , LS28 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,391 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawshaw Academy Robin Lane , LS28 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Priesthorpe Lane , Farsley LS28 5SG | 2out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy Thornbury Road , BD3 8HE | 2out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Thornbury Road , BD3 8DF | - not rated | 2,748 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,292 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 Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulneck School Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre 4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Delius Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Secondary Byron Street , BD3 0AD | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 3,966 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Steps Bar And Eatery | 9 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 522 yd | |
| Butty Licious | 29 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 522 yd | |
| O'snacks | 2 Carlisle Road, Pudsey | 609 yd | |
| Coveys Kath | 109 Waterloo Road, Pudsey | 841 yd | |
| ESS (Century House) | Century House, Church Lane | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox And Grapes | 124 Smalewell Road, Pudsey | 183 yd | |
| The Marsh Inn | 70 Uppermoor, Pudsey | 296 yd | |
| Pudsey St Lawrence Cricket Club | Tofts Road, Pudsey | 417 yd | |
| Kings Arms Public House | Greenside, Pudsey | 428 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | 48 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Fisheries | 22 Greenside, Pudsey | 428 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 19 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 522 yd | |
| Munchies | 27 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 522 yd | |
| Piccolos | 47 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 522 yd | |
| Lucifer's | 2 Carlisle Road, Pudsey | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 15 - 17 Chapeltown, Pudsey | 522 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 29 Church Lane, Pudsey | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pudsey Bowling Club WINDMILL HILL | 221 yd | |
| Pudsey St Lawrence Cricket Club TOFTS ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Queens Park HENRY GROVE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Greenside Primary School SOUTH PARADE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Southroyd Primary School LITTLEMOOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.