Parkside Close is in Burley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS4 2RL is located in the Kirkstall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 2010-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parkside Close, Burley, Leeds, LS4 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS4 2TG, LS4 2UB, LS4 2BD, LS4 2TD, LS4 2TY, LS5 3BA, LS4 2TB, LS4 2TX, LS4 2TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS4 2RL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 54.9% | 48.2% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 51.8% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 42% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 47.8% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 4.5% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 42.2% | 42.4% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 26.2% | 21% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 34% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.9% | 0.5% | -4.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 19.4% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 68.8% | 56% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -25.4% |
| Arab | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 79.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 79.5% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0.5% | -15.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.4% | 6.5% | 17.9% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkside Close was 133.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parkside Close has the 29th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 766th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Parkside Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2025-02-21 | £277,241 |
| 5 Parkside Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-05-09 | £252,439 |
| 6 Parkside Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2023-08-04 | £278,328 |
| 2 Parkside Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,800 | 2018-09-18 | £141,016 |
| 1 Parkside Close, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-10-24 | £132,245 |
LS4 2RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in LS4 2RL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Primary School Eden Way , LS4 2TF | 4out of 4 | 145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC First School Eden Way , LS4 2TF | - not rated | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Eden Way , Argie Avenue LS4 2TF | - not rated | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Eden Way , Argie Avenue LS4 2TF | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft First School Sandford Road , LS5 3BB | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC School Leeds and Bradford Road , LS13 1HJ | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 3,999 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The KS3 Pupil Referral Unit Burley Park Centre Cardigan Lane , Burley LS4 2LE | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Lodge School Rombald's Grove , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Armley Park Centre Rombalds Avenue , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Grange School Armley Grange Drive , Armley LS12 3QH | - not rated | 1,760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Bites Kirkstall | 123 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall | 172 yd | |
| Butlers At Number One | 1 Great Exhibition Way, Kirkstall | 372 yd | |
| Station Diner | 137 Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall | 428 yd | |
| Chunk Cookies | 406 Burley Road, Burley | 457 yd | |
| Gallery 41 | 41 - 43 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Burley Club | Burley Hill Drive, Burley | 285 yd | |
| Milford Rl Sports Club | Beecroft Street, Kirkstall | 449 yd | |
| Leeds Postal Sports Association Club | Beecroft Street, Kirkstall | 449 yd | |
| The New George | 2 - 4 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 523 yd | |
| West End House | 26 Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Leung | 166 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall | 241 yd | |
| Phoenixpizza | 172 Kirkstall Hill, Burley | 402 yd | |
| Pizza Connection And Balti House | 45 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 467 yd | |
| Kirkstall Fisheries | 6 Morris Lane, Kirkstall | 485 yd | |
| Dinner Box Chinese | 57 Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Unit 3, 2 Savins Mill Way | 561 yd | |
| Morrisons (Kirkstall) | 1 Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall | 568 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 14 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 816 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 816 yd | |
| Asda (Kirkstall Road) | 385 Kirkstall Road, Burley | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School EDEN WAY | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Kirkstall Leisure Centre KIRKSTALL LANE | squash courts, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| Elida Gibbs Recreation Ground STANMORE MOUNT | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| World Of Fitness Limited (Closed) Burnley Hill House Burnley Hill House | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Leeds Rugby Academy (Kirkstall Training Ground) CABIN CABIN WYTHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Milford Sports Club BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Queenswood Drive Sports Pitches QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds Kirkstall Bridge) BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Ck Fitness (Closed) Kirkstall Road | health and fitness suite | 936 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.