Kedleston Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 2AU is located in the Moortown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kedleston Road, Leeds, LS8 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 2AS, LS8 2AT, LS8 2AQ, LS8 2AG, LS8 2BG, LS8 2AY, LS8 2AX, LS8 2AE, LS8 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS8 2AU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.5% | 50% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS8 2AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 27.4% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 61.4% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 52.5% | 55.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around LS8 2AU this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 6.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 55% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 68.9% | 71.1% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 82.7% | 83% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 82.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 14.5% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 0% | -13.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kedleston Road was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kedleston Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Moortown and the 423rd lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Kedleston Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-05-10 | £505,959 |
| 127 Kedleston Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £374,500 | 2022-01-14 | £440,660 |
| 129 Kedleston Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2016-11-21 | £423,347 |
| 131 Kedleston Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-11-13 | £387,665 |
| 76 Kedleston Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-08-21 | £483,746 |
LS8 2AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot First School East Moor Road , LS8 1AF | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield First School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | - not rated | 666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC School 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morris Silman School Primley Park Road , LS17 7HR | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Old Park Road , LS8 1JU | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlethorne Middle School Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AN | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer CofE Middle School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 4,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 5,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Children's Centre Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AG | - not rated | 579 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Leeds Preparatory School North Park House , North Park Avenue LS8 1HS | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grammar School At Leeds Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alcuin School 64 Woodland Lane , LS7 4PD | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leeds Deli | 27 Chelwood Drive, Moor Allerton | 101 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | Unit 2, 139 Street Lane, Roundhay | 270 yd | |
| Pizza Express (Roundhay) | 96 Street Lane, Roundhay | 674 yd | |
| Rand Coffee Roastery | 90 Street Lane, Roundhay | 674 yd | |
| Aromas Coffee \& Kitchen | 82 Street Lane, Roundhay | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Osborne | 83 Street Lane, Roundhay | 819 yd | |
| The Deer Park | 68 Street Lane, Roundhay | 926 yd | |
| Corner House Club | 266 Lidgett Lane, Lidgett Lane | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice | 143 Street Lane, Roundhay | 270 yd | |
| Harpos | 147 Street Lane, Roundhay | 270 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 Street Lane, Roundhay | 674 yd | |
| Fryday's | 100 Street Lane, Roundhay | 674 yd | |
| Moortown Tandoori | 383 Street Lane, Roundhay | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Street Lane, Roundhay | 270 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 371 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roundhegians Sports Association Chelwood Drive | grass pitches | 152 yd |
| Gym Pro Ltd STREET LANE | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Shadwell Lane Recreation Ground LADY PARK COURT | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School TALBOT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School (Closed) Talbot Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground BENTCLIFFE AVENUE | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Yorkshire Bank Sports Ground (Closed) Allerton Grove | grass pitches | 807 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.