South Parade is in Headingley, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 3LF 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 South Parade, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 3HU, LS6 3HW, LS6 3HP, LS6 3EH, LS6 3JL, LS6 3EN, LS6 3DP, LS6 3LD, LS6 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS6 3LF is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 44.6% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 55.4% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 3LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.3% 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 | 91.3% | 93.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 55.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -40.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -8.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 65.8% | 54.2% | -11.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 37.7% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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.
In the area around LS6 3LF this area, 0% 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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 60% | 59.1% | -0.9% | 16.9% | 42.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 34.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 88.1% | 88.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 90.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 90% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.1% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Parade was 198.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.2% higher than the Headingley & Hyde Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
South Parade has the 7th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Headingley & Hyde Park and the 443rd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 South Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,150 | 1998-07-20 | £557,818 |
| 6 South Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,250 | 1998-03-03 | £494,542 |
LS6 3LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3LF 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) | 110 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headingley First School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headingley Primary School Bennett Road , LS6 3HN | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank First School Spring Road , LS6 1AD | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | 2out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Bank Primary School, Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Gott High School Lenhurst Avenue , LS12 2RE | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnswood School Ring Road , West Park LS16 5AG | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Park Middle School Foxcroft Close , LS6 3NT | - not rated | 930 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Field Middle School Cliff Mount , LS6 2HP | - not rated | 1,781 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 | 2,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,600 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 | 2,827 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Carlton House , 3-5 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 607 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormston School Alma Road , Headingley LS6 2AH | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes PNEU School 25 Burton Crescent , LS6 4DN | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech House School 52 Headingley Lane , LS6 2BW | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Girls' High School Headingley Lane , LS6 1BN | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green House Cafe | Cornerstone Baptist Church, South Parade | 0 yd | |
| Jinos Thai Cafe | 38 North Lane, Headingley | 37 yd | |
| Lento Cafe And Bar | 21A North Lane, Headingley | 73 yd | |
| Munch | 5 The Parade, North Lane | 90 yd | |
| Pho Viet | 2 The Parade, North Lane | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Headingley Club | 56 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 162 yd | |
| Head Of Steam | 11 - 13 North Lane, Headingley | 264 yd | |
| The Headingley Taps | North Lane, Headingley | 264 yd | |
| The Skyrack | 2 St Michaels Road, Headingley | 321 yd | |
| The Box | 8A Otley Road, Headingley | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Crust | 52B North Lane, Headingley | 37 yd | |
| Sakura | 21 North Lane, Headingley | 73 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 25 North Lane, Headingley | 73 yd | |
| Star Chef Takeaway | 15B North Lane, Headingley | 73 yd | |
| Get Baked | 3 Gateway House, 15 North Lane | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 40 North Lane, Headingley | 51 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 12 - 16 Arndale Centre, Otley Road | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND HEADINGLEY CRICKET GROUND KIRKSTALL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Leeds Rhinos (Headingley Stadium) ST. MICHAELS LANE | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 556 yd |
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Elida Gibbs Recreation Ground STANMORE MOUNT | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Queenswood Education Centre QUEENSWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE QUEENSWOOD EDUCATION CENTRE FOXCROFT CLOSE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| St. Chad'S Broomfield Cricket Club CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION CRICKET GROUND AND PAVILION OTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Queenswood Drive Sports Pitches QUEENSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Leeds Beckett University (Carnegie Sports Centre) HEADINGLEY CAMPUS HEADINGLEY CAMPUS CHURCH WOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,073 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.