Glossop Mount is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 2LJ 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 Glossop Mount, Leeds, LS6 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 2LH, LS6 2LQ, LS6 2LF, LS6 2LE, LS6 2JX, LS6 2LB, LS6 2NJ, LS6 2LL, LS6 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS6 2LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.6% | 54.4% | 10.8% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 56.4% | 45.6% | -10.8% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 2LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.7% 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 | 83.4% | 83.7% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 45.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -34.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 57.5% | 59.5% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 26.8% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2LJ this area, 9.4% 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 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 5% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.8% | 35.4% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 18.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 34.8% | -4.1% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.7% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 12% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 72.6% | 61.5% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 75.4% | 70.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 70.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glossop Mount was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glossop Mount has the 44th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 924th lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Glossop Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-03-31 | £187,048 |
| 4 Glossop Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-08-05 | £196,830 |
| 4 Glossop Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2006-07-19 | £434,075 |
| 4 Glossop Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2006-03-09 | £181,196 |
| 6 Glossop Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2003-12-19 | £233,713 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS6 2LJ 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) | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 5,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Mount Primary School Pennington Street , LS6 2JP | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Mount First School Pennington Street , LS6 2JP | - not rated | 154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Tree Primary Academy Potternewton Mount , LS7 2DR | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Field Primary School Potternewton Mount , LS7 2DR | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Potternewton Lane First School Potternewton Mount , LS7 2DR | - not rated | 988 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 | 449 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC College St John's Road , LS3 1EY | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College St John's Road , LS3 1EY | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's RC School Leopold Street , LS7 4AW | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Field Middle School Cliff Mount , LS6 2HP | - not rated | 330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Middle School Crowther Place , LS6 2ST | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Hall Middle School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 3QU | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Craven Road Centre Woodhouse Community Complex , Crowther Place LS6 2SN | - not rated | 426 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton School Craven Road , LS6 2SN | - not rated | 473 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grafton School Craven Road , LS6 2SN | - not rated | 473 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Oaks School Crowther Place , LS6 2ST | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 834 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Quarry Mount C C) | Childrens Centre, Quarry Mount Primary School | 155 yd | |
| TJ's Bar \& Mahout Indian Street Kitchen | Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | 226 yd | |
| Nazam's Indian Kitchen | 201 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | 231 yd | |
| Interfaith Vegan Alliance | Woodhouse Community Centre, 197 Woodhouse Street | 231 yd | |
| Oblong | Woodhouse Community Centre, 197 Woodhouse Street | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chemic Tavern | 9 - 11 Johnston Street, Woodhouse | 201 yd | |
| Moorside Social Club | Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | 231 yd | |
| Jubilee Social Club | Melville Place, Woodhouse | 279 yd | |
| The Primrose | 280 Meanwood Road, Leeds | 603 yd | |
| The Library Bar And Venue | 229 Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkwrights Fish And Chips | 5 - 7 Johnston Street, Woodhouse | 201 yd | |
| Pizza Merano | 173 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | 231 yd | |
| Pizza Pazza | 191 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | 231 yd | |
| Wawin Chinese Restaurant | 203 - 205 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | 316 yd | |
| Mistreci | 8 The Crescent, Woodhouse | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 187 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | 238 yd | |
| Tesco | 19 - 20 Blenheim Terrace, Woodhouse | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartley Avenue Park GANTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 96 yd |
| Sugarwell Court Gym (Closed) Meanwood Road | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Leeds City Academy WOODHOUSE CLIFF | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College ST. MARKS AVENUE | 602 yd | |
| Chapeltown Football Youth Development Centre PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD SCOTT WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Caribbean Cricket Club SCOTT HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Woodhouse Cricket Club MEANWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| The Edge WOODHOUSE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Scott Hall Road Scott Hall Road | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 968 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.