Raven Road is in Headingley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 1DA is located in the Headingley & Hyde Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Raven Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 1DF, LS6 1DG, LS6 1DE, LS6 1DD, LS6 1DB, LS6 1BZ, LS6 1BX, LS6 1BY, LS6 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS6 1DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.9% | 49.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 LS6 1DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.6% 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 | 88% | 91.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 53.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -39.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 62.1% | 59.9% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 29.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 LS6 1DA this area, 3.7% 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 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.4% | 50.7% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 33.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 39.6% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.7% | 83% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 88.9% | 83.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 83.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 21.5% | 46.2% | -24.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raven Road was 85.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Raven Road has the 68th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 1195th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Raven Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-03-07 | £352,841 |
| 19 Raven Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2004-08-27 | £455,910 |
| 19 Raven Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2003-06-30 | £436,138 |
| 23 Raven Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2000-03-20 | £268,592 |
| 9 - 11 Raven Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 1997-08-29 | £750,148 |
LS6 1DA 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 LS6 1DA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 148 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Bank Primary School, Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | - not rated | 230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | 2out of 4 | 234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brudenell First School Welton Road , LS6 1DT | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brudenell Primary School School View , LS6 1EN | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank First School Spring Road , LS6 1AD | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Leeds School Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC College St John's Road , LS3 1EY | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College St John's Road , LS3 1EY | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Oates School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 2PS | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Field Middle School Cliff Mount , LS6 2HP | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 1,695 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 | 1,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,821 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 | 2,778 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech House School 52 Headingley Lane , LS6 2BW | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Girls' High School Headingley Lane , LS6 1BN | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The KS3 Pupil Referral Unit Burley Park Centre Cardigan Lane , Burley LS4 2LE | - not rated | 903 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormston School Alma Road , Headingley LS6 2AH | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Carlton House , 3-5 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 969 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greasy Pig Eaterie | 74 Victoria Road, Headingley | 136 yd | |
| The Billing Tea Room | 3 - 5 Stott Road, Headingley | 137 yd | |
| Victoria Social | 72A Victoria Road, Hyde Park | 147 yd | |
| Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd | 149 Victoria Road, Hyde Park | 192 yd | |
| LS6 Dutch Fries | 90 Brudenell Road, Hyde Park | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Oak | 2 Otley Road, Headingley | 514 yd | |
| The Skyrack | 2 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 535 yd | |
| New Headingley Club | 56 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 624 yd | |
| The Box | 8A Otley Road, Headingley | 679 yd | |
| Head Of Steam | 11 - 13 North Lane, Headingley | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Polo Desserts | 11 Raven Road, Headingley | 45 yd | |
| Little Athens | 68 Brudenell Road, Hyde Park | 493 yd | |
| Dukes Gelato Passion | 148B Cardigan Road, Headingley | 527 yd | |
| Bradford Curry House | 1 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 535 yd | |
| I Am Doner | 23 Otley Road, Headingley | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 - 74 Brudenell Road, Headingley | 483 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 789 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 12 - 16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 232 yd |
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND KIRKSTALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Elida Gibbs Recreation Ground STANMORE MOUNT | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Leeds City Academy WOODHOUSE CLIFF | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 175.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.