Overview of LS6 2LB

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Clarkson View is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 2LB is located in the Headingley & Hyde Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Clarkson View, Leeds, LS6 2LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LS6 2LD, LS6 2LQ, LS6 2JG, LS6 2LL, LS6 2LH, LS6 2LJ, LS6 2JD, LS6 2JP, LS6 2JE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS6 2LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female42.6%51.6%9.0% 51.0% 0.6%
Male57.4%48.4%-9.0% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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 2LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single94.2%88.6%-5.6% 37.9% 50.7%
Married: Opposite sex4.4%8%3.6% 44.2% -36.2%
Separated0.7%1.1%0.4% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced0%1.7%1.7% 9.1% -7.4%
Widowed0.7%0.6%-0.1% 6.1% -5.5%

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 (86.8%) 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%53.8%-2.2% 48.4% 5.4%
Good health38.3%33%-5.3% 33.6% -0.6%
Fair health3.5%9.9%6.4% 12.7% -2.8%
Bad health2.1%2.2%0.1% 4.0% -1.8%
Very bad health0%1.1%1.1% 1.2% -0.1%

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 LS6 2LB this area, 5.1% 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 qualifications5.1%5.1%0.0% 18.2% -13.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2.9%1.7%-1.2% 9.6% -7.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.8%4.5%-4.3% 13.4% -8.9%
Apprenticeship0.7%1.7%1.0% 5.3% -3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels60.6%46.6%-14.0% 16.9% 29.7%
Degree or Similar20.4%40.3%19.9% 33.8% 6.5%
Other1.5%0%-1.5% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.8%0.5%-2.3% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian1.4%5.4%4.0% 3.1% 2.3%
Pakistani0.7%3.3%2.6% 2.7% 0.6%
Other Asian0%3.3%3.3% 1.6% 1.7%
Black African1.4%2.2%0.8% 2.5% -0.3%
Black Caribbean0%4.9%4.9% 1.0% 3.9%
Other Black0%1.1%1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Mixed White and Asian0%2.7%2.7% 0.8% 1.9%
Mixed White and African0%1.6%1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%1.1%-0.3% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0.7%1.1%0.4% 0.8% 0.3%
White90.8%69.6%-21.2% 81.4% -11.8%
Arab0.7%2.7%2.0% 0.6% 2.1%
Other0%0.5%0.5% 1.6% -1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.5%74.6%-16.9% 83.2% -8.6%
European Union3.5%4.4%0.9% 6.1% -1.7%
Africa2.1%3.3%1.2% 2.7% 0.6%
Middle East and Asia2.1%12.7%10.6% 5.6% 7.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%3.3%2.6% 1.3% 2.0%
British Overseas0%1.7%1.7% 0.0% 1.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.1%75%-15.1% 83.2% -8.2%
10+ Years4.3%9.4%5.1% 9.8% -0.4%
5-10 Years3.5%3.9%0.4% 2.9% 1.0%
2-5 Years0.7%6.7%6.0% 2.2% 4.5%
Less than 2 years1.4%5%3.6% 1.9% 3.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.1% 76.7% 7.4%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Italy2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Spain1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Southern Asia2.2% 1.2% 1.0%
South-East Asia1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Central and South America2.2% 0.2% 2.0%
No passport held3.3% 13.5% -10.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion51.1% 37.2% 13.9%
Christian27.2% 46.2% -19.0%
Hindu2.7% 1.7% 1.0%
Muslim6.5% 6.5% 0.0%
Sikh1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered10.3% 6.0% 4.3%

Safety

Is Clarkson View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarkson View was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Clarkson View has the 14th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 325th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,300
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LS6 2LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Clarkson View are based on 30 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 Clarkson View, Leeds, LS6 2LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS6 2LB

Average Price
£237,875
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£238,887
Detached
£227,756
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clarkson View

Average Price
£255,237
Semi-Detached
£238,435
Terraced
£256,439
Detached
£247,405
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clarkson ViewStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Clarkson View, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£232,5002024-02-28 £251,137
24 Clarkson View, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£412,0002022-12-20 £434,151
22 Clarkson View, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£105,0002020-07-22 £140,087
14 Clarkson View, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Detached, an established residential building
£170,0002018-11-15 £234,949
16 Clarkson View, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£134,0702017-01-13 £205,587
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS6 2LB

Employment

LS6 2LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2LB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Student (economically inactive)85
Full-Time Student (with or without job)36
Full-Time Employee34
Part-Time Employee10
Retired5
Unemployed4
Other2
Long-Term Sick or disabled1
Looking after home or family0
Self-Employed0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles7
Education7
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Other3
Construction2
Transport and storage2
Human health and social work activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Administrative and support service activities2
Information and communication1
Financial and insurance activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Quarry Mount Primary School
Pennington Street , LS6 2JP
3out of 4 139 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alder Tree Primary Academy
Potternewton Mount , LS7 2DR
- not rated 992 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Brudenell Primary School
School View , LS6 1EN
3out of 4 1,158 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Blenheim Primary School
Lofthouse Place , LS2 9EX
3out of 4 1,289 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Spring Bank Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School, Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD
2out of 4 1,404 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leeds City Academy
Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG
3out of 4 251 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE
3out of 4 2,742 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Leeds
Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD
2out of 4 2,985 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW
4out of 4 3,410 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA
2out of 4 3,427 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 708 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leeds City College
Park Lane , LS3 1AA
- not rated 1,942 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leeds College of Building
North Street , LS2 7QT
- not rated 2,195 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW
- not rated 1,702 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College
Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ
3out of 4 2,250 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Roundhay School
Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND
4out of 4 3,360 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leeds Arts University
Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ
- not rated 947 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Leeds
The University , LS2 9JT
- not rated 977 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lighthouse Futures Trust
Moorfield House , 11 Alma Road LS6 2AH
- not rated 1,704 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Adel Beck
Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR
- not rated 1,798 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Swarthmore Education Centre
2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD
- not rated 1,815 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed 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
Catering Leeds (Quarry Mount C C)Childrens Centre, Quarry Mount Primary School94 yd
TJ's Bar \& Mahout Indian Street KitchenWoodhouse Street, Woodhouse235 yd
Nazam's Indian Kitchen201 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse247 yd
Interfaith Vegan AllianceWoodhouse Community Centre, 197 Woodhouse Street247 yd
OblongWoodhouse Community Centre, 197 Woodhouse Street247 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Moorside Social ClubWoodhouse Street, Woodhouse247 yd
The Chemic Tavern9 - 11 Johnston Street, Woodhouse292 yd
Jubilee Social ClubMelville Place, Woodhouse355 yd
Hyde Park Hotel2 Headingley Lane, Headingley576 yd
The Library Bar And Venue229 Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse604 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Merano173 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse247 yd
Pizza Pazza191 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse247 yd
Wawin Chinese Restaurant203 - 205 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse285 yd
Arkwrights Fish And Chips5 - 7 Johnston Street, Woodhouse292 yd
Mistreci8 The Crescent, Woodhouse527 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
One Stop187 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse254 yd
Tesco19 - 20 Blenheim Terrace, Woodhouse1,040 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Hartley Avenue Park
GANTON CLOSE
grass pitches168 yd
Leeds City Academy
WOODHOUSE CLIFF
grass pitches356 yd
Sugarwell Court Gym (Closed)
Meanwood Road
health and fitness suite379 yd
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
ST. MARKS AVENUE
654 yd
Woodhouse Cricket Club
MEANWOOD ROAD
grass pitches802 yd
Chapeltown Football Youth Development Centre
PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD SCOTT WOOD LANE
grass pitches841 yd
Leeds Girls' High School (Closed)
Headingley Lane
grass pitches, swimming pool886 yd
Caribbean Cricket Club
SCOTT HALL ROAD
grass pitches902 yd
Scott Hall Road
Scott Hall Road
grass pitches958 yd
Mill Field Primary School
POTTERNEWTON MOUNT
grass pitches971 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 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%

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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed156.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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