Overview of LS28 8LU

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Fartown is in Pudsey and in Leeds district. LS28 8LU 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 Fartown, Pudsey, LS28 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LS28 8QZ, LS28 8NL, LS28 8NQ, LS28 8NG, LS28 8ND, LS28 8LT, LS28 8NF, LS28 8QT, LS28 8LY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS28 8LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.6%51%0.4% 51.0% 0.0%
Male49.4%49%-0.4% 49.0% 0.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.8%40%4.2% 37.9% 2.1%
Married: Opposite sex46.9%41.5%-5.4% 44.2% -2.7%
Separated4.6%1.1%-3.5% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced9.2%14.5%5.3% 9.1% 5.4%
Widowed3.5%2.9%-0.6% 6.1% -3.2%

Health

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 (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.1%53.9%-2.2% 48.4% 5.5%
Good health35.1%36.5%1.4% 33.6% 2.9%
Fair health7.3%8.4%1.1% 12.7% -4.3%
Bad health0.9%0.9%0.0% 4.0% -3.1%
Very bad health0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 8LU this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.5%7.2%-1.3% 18.2% -11.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.2%13%-6.2% 9.6% 3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.8%19.9%1.1% 13.4% 6.5%
Apprenticeship5.4%7.6%2.2% 5.3% 2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.8%20.3%4.5% 16.9% 3.4%
Degree or Similar30.8%29%-1.8% 33.8% -4.8%
Other1.5%2.9%1.4% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1.5%1.8%0.3% 0.7% 1.1%
Indian0.9%0.3%-0.6% 3.1% -2.8%
Pakistani0.3%1.8%1.5% 2.7% -0.9%
Other Asian0.3%1.2%0.9% 1.6% -0.4%
Black African0.9%0%-0.9% 2.5% -2.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.5%0.6%-0.9% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.4% -0.1%
White94.2%94.1%-0.1% 81.4% 12.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.6%95.5%-0.1% 83.2% 12.3%
European Union2.3%0.6%-1.7% 6.1% -5.5%
Africa1.8%0.9%-0.9% 2.7% -1.8%
Middle East and Asia0.3%3%2.7% 5.6% -2.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.6%95.2%-0.4% 83.2% 12.0%
10+ Years0%3%3.0% 9.8% -6.8%
5-10 Years0.9%0.6%-0.3% 2.9% -2.3%
2-5 Years1.5%0%-1.5% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years2%1.2%-0.8% 1.9% -0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.1% 76.7% 13.4%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
No passport held8.7% 13.5% -4.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion52.8% 37.2% 15.6%
Christian36.4% 46.2% -9.8%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Muslim1.8% 6.5% -4.7%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered7.5% 6.0% 1.5%

Safety

Is Fartown Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fartown was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Pudsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fartown has the 4th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Pudsey and the 359th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,700
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LS28 8LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fartown are based on 232 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fartown, Pudsey, LS28 8LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS28 8LU

Average Price
£191,247
Semi-Detached
£198,144
Terraced
£165,193
Detached
£525,615
Flats/Maisonettes
£150,970
Other
£617,786

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fartown

Average Price
£237,233
Semi-Detached
£284,413
Terraced
£228,715
Detached
£376,433
Flats/Maisonettes
£161,982
Other
£414,825

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on FartownStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 7 Moravia Bank, 120 Fartown, Pudsey, West Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£135,0002025-03-20 £136,048
Flat 13 Moravia Bank, 120 Fartown, Pudsey, West Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£136,5002025-02-07 £139,453
Flat 5 Moravia Bank, 120 Fartown, Pudsey, West Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£134,0002025-01-24 £137,168
Flat 17 Moravia Bank, 120 Fartown, Pudsey, West Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£129,5002024-11-29 £130,759
Flat 9 Moravia Bank, 120 Fartown, Pudsey, West Yorkshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£143,0002024-04-29 £150,078
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS28 8LU

Employment

LS28 8LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee140
Part-Time Employee35
Retired35
Self-Employed22
Student (economically inactive)12
Looking after home or family11
Unemployed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Other5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Education26
Construction21
Human health and social work activities21
Financial and insurance activities20
Manufacturing19
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Information and communication14
Administrative and support service activities12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Accommodation and food service activities9
Other8
Transport and storage7
Real estate activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southroyd Primary and Nursery School
Littlemoor Crescent , LS28 8AT
3out of 4 286 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenside Primary School
Chapeltown , LS28 8NZ
3out of 4 466 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pudsey Waterloo Primary
Victoria Road , LS28 7SR
2out of 4 1,092 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lowtown Primary School
Kent Road , LS28 9BB
3out of 4 1,431 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Pudsey
Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7AZ
3out of 4 1,551 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crawshaw Academy
Robin Lane , LS28 9HU
3out of 4 906 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pudsey Grammar School
Mount Pleasant Road , LS28 7ND
3out of 4 1,326 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Priesthorpe Lane , Farsley LS28 5SG
2out of 4 3,087 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Leeds West Academy
Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ
3out of 4 3,278 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Farnley Academy
Chapel Lane , Farnley LS12 5EU
4out of 4 3,439 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bradford Academy
Teasdale Street , BD4 7QJ
3out of 4 4,889 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fulneck School
Fulneck , Pudsey LS28 8DS
- not rated 589 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
4 Town Street , Stanningley LS28 6HL
3out of 4 2,588 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Delius
Barkerend Road , BD3 8QX
3out of 4 4,427 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH
- not rated 4,492 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Olive Secondary
Byron Street , BD3 0AD
- not rated 4,862 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Fartown Food159 Fartown, Pudsey117 yd
O'snacks2 Carlisle Road, Pudsey434 yd
Fulneck Golf ClubFulneck, Pudsey483 yd
7 Steps Bar And Eatery9 Chapeltown, Pudsey632 yd
Butty Licious29 Chapeltown, Pudsey632 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Fleece Inn100 Fartown, Pudsey11 yd
Royal Hotel30 Station Street, Pudsey419 yd
Kings Arms Public HouseGreenside, Pudsey550 yd
Commercial Hotel48 Chapeltown, Pudsey603 yd
The Bankhouse40 Bankhouse Lane, Pudsey613 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lucifer's2 Carlisle Road, Pudsey434 yd
Megabite1 Valley Road, Pudsey481 yd
Canton House5 Littlemoor Road, Pudsey489 yd
Greenside Fisheries22 Greenside, Pudsey550 yd
The Deep143 Littlemoor Road, Pudsey602 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's15 - 17 Chapeltown, Pudsey632 yd
Sainsbury's29 Church Lane, Pudsey1,013 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Southroyd Primary School
LITTLEMOOR CRESCENT
grass pitches169 yd
Greenside Primary School
SOUTH PARADE
grass pitches517 yd
Fulneck School
FULNECK
grass pitches, tennis courts520 yd
Fulneck Golf Club
FULNECK
golf589 yd
Pudsey Bowling Club
WINDMILL HILL
771 yd
Pudsey St Lawrence Cricket Club
TOFTS ROAD
grass pitches791 yd
Pudsey Leisure Centre
MARKET PLACE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool936 yd
Crawshaw Academy
ROBIN LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite939 yd
Queens Park
HENRY GROVE
grass pitches1,021 yd
Roker Recreation Ground
Walmer Grove
grass pitches1,073 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 39.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 39.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 39.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed95.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.