Abbey Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS5 3NE 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 Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS5 3RB, LS5 3RA, LS5 3RF, LS5 3RD, LS5 3ND, LS5 3LQ, LS5 3RE, LS5 3NA, LS5 3RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS5 3NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 39% | 60.8% | 21.8% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 20.8% | -21.9% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 54.2% | 44% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 38.2% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.7% | 17.5% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 36.9% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.2% | 83.6% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 83.4% | 88% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 87.7% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.9% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.6% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Road was 104.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% lower than the Kirkstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Kirkstall and the 1001st highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 Abbey Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-09-21 | £322,748 |
| 252 Abbey Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-04-21 | £371,191 |
| 270 Abbey Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2009-12-08 | £453,378 |
| 250 Abbey Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2007-11-02 | £314,094 |
| 250 Abbey Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 1999-02-15 | £374,276 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksworth Wood Primary School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecote Primary School Wellington Grove , Bramley LS13 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybush Primary Broad Lane , Bramley LS13 2JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School Morris Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Featherbank Avenue , Horsforth LS18 4QP | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds West Academy Intake Lane , LS13 1DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Unity Academy Whingate Road , LS12 3DS | 2out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,086 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd 2 Wyther Lane , Kirkstall LS5 3BT | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Beckett University City Campus , Calverley Street LS6 3QS | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond House School , Leeds LS16 5LG | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse School Leeds Arthington House , Hospital Lane LS16 6QB | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Bakery | 12 Broadway, Kirkstall | 533 yd | |
| The New Gatehouse Cafe | The Gatehouse, Abbey House Museum | 904 yd | |
| Monster Kidz | Unit B St Catherines Mill, Broad Lane | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesper Gate | Abbey Road, Kirkstall | 387 yd | |
| Hawkworth Wood Conservative Club | Cragside Walk, Kirkstall | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tareem's Kitchen | 107A Vesper Road, Kirkstall | 401 yd | |
| Benny's | 73 Vesper Road, Kirkstall | 417 yd | |
| Kebabish | 12B Broadway, Kirkstall | 533 yd | |
| China Red | 1 Broadway, Kirkstall | 533 yd | |
| Fred Pizza | 10 Broadway, Kirkstall | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (Broadway) | Broadway, Kirkstall | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burley Rufc BURLEY RUFC BURLEY RUFC ABBEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 494 yd |
| Kirkstall Abbey Estate SOUTHOLME CLOSE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Cragside Recreation Ground CRAGSIDE WALK | grass pitches | 789 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.