Sandford Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS5 3BA is located in the Kirkstall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandford Road, Leeds, LS5 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS5 3AZ, LS5 3AY, LS4 2TY, LS5 3BX, LS4 2RL, LS5 3AD, LS4 2TG, LS4 2UB, LS4 2TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS5 3BA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 50.7% | 47.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 LS5 3BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 38.7% | 55.1% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 30.2% | -15.6% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 57% | 54.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 27.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 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 | 21.6% | 18% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 7.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 40.6% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 10% | 2.8% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 44.5% | 53.8% | 9.3% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Arab | 21.9% | 6.4% | -15.5% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 66.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 66.7% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 23.2% | 12.8% | -10.4% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 66.7% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.4% | 6.8% | -9.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 20.2% | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandford Road was 627.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 358.1% higher than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sandford Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 51st highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sandford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2025-01-07 | £164,393 |
| 2 Sandford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-07-19 | £187,456 |
| 4 Sandford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-06-28 | £152,573 |
| 32 Sandford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-01-11 | £140,822 |
| 46 Sandford Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-07-28 | £113,636 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS5 3BA 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Primary School Eden Way , LS4 2TF | 4out of 4 | 134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC First School Eden Way , LS4 2TF | - not rated | 189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Eden Way , Argie Avenue LS4 2TF | - not rated | 189 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 | 189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft First School Sandford Road , LS5 3BB | - not rated | 196 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 | 779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC School Leeds and Bradford Road , LS13 1HJ | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Leeds Boys' High School Whingate , LS12 3QS | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Swallow Hill Community College Whingate Road , Armley LS12 3DS | - not rated | 2,309 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 | 915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandford Middle School Landseer Mount , Bramley LS13 2QZ | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,058 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 | 4,144 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,554 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 | 1,258 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Armley Lodge School Rombald's Grove , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Armley Park Centre Rombalds Avenue , LS12 2BB | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's School Houghley Lane , Bramley LS13 2DN | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Community 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 | 301 yd | |
| Butlers At Number One | 1 Great Exhibition Way, Kirkstall | 347 yd | |
| Gallery 41 | 41 - 43 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 358 yd | |
| Arcade Club | Unit 3 Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall | 395 yd | |
| Mog's Cafe | 55 Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Rl Sports Club | Beecroft Street, Kirkstall | 345 yd | |
| Leeds Postal Sports Association Club | Beecroft Street, Kirkstall | 345 yd | |
| New Burley Club | Burley Hill Drive, Burley | 409 yd | |
| The New George | 2 - 4 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 411 yd | |
| West End House | 26 Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Connection And Balti House | 45 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 358 yd | |
| Johnny Leung | 166 Kirkstall Hill, Kirkstall | 392 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 44 Commercial Road, Kirkstall | 411 yd | |
| Dinner Box Chinese | 57 Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall | 441 yd | |
| Kirkstall Fisheries | 6 Morris Lane, Kirkstall | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Bargains | Unit 3, 2 Savins Mill Way | 431 yd | |
| Morrisons (Kirkstall) | 1 Savins Mill Way, Kirkstall | 442 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 14 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 720 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1 Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Bridge Road | 720 yd | |
| Asda (Kirkstall Road) | 385 Kirkstall Road, Burley | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School EDEN WAY | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Kirkstall Leisure Centre KIRKSTALL LANE | squash courts, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Leeds Rugby Academy (Kirkstall Training Ground) CABIN CABIN WYTHER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Milford Sports Club BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds Kirkstall Bridge) BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Elida Gibbs Recreation Ground STANMORE MOUNT | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| World Of Fitness Limited (Closed) Burnley Hill House Burnley Hill House | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| West Leeds Activity Centre Lenhurst Avenue | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Queenswood Drive Sports Pitches QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 826 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 | 107.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.