Overview of LS8 2BG

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Kingswood Crescent is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 2BG 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 Kingswood Crescent, Leeds, LS8 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LS8 2AX, LS8 2AG, LS8 2BQ, LS8 2AU, LS8 2AY, LS8 2BE, LS8 2BD, LS8 2AS, LS8 2AZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS8 2BG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.6%47.9%0.3% 51.0% -3.1%
Male52.4%52.1%-0.3% 49.0% 3.1%

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 vicinity of LS8 2BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single26.8%31.6%4.8% 37.9% -6.3%
Married: Opposite sex63%60.2%-2.8% 44.2% 16.0%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Separated0.8%1.1%0.3% 2.2% -1.1%
Divorced5.4%4.1%-1.3% 9.1% -5.0%
Widowed3.9%2.6%-1.3% 6.1% -3.5%

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 (90.5%) 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 health53.5%59.6%6.1% 48.4% 11.2%
Good health33.8%30.9%-2.9% 33.6% -2.7%
Fair health9.7%6.8%-2.9% 12.7% -5.9%
Bad health2.6%2.4%-0.2% 4.0% -1.6%
Very bad health0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.2% -0.9%

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 LS8 2BG 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 56.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7%6.6%-0.4% 18.2% -11.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.7%6.2%-3.5% 9.6% -3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16%11.7%-4.3% 13.4% -1.7%
Apprenticeship1.2%1.8%0.6% 5.3% -3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.7%15%5.3% 16.9% -1.9%
Degree or Similar53.7%56.8%3.1% 33.8% 23.0%
Other2.7%1.8%-0.9% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian6.2%4.8%-1.4% 3.1% 1.7%
Pakistani5.6%3%-2.6% 2.7% 0.3%
Other Asian0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.6% -1.0%
Black African0%0.9%0.9% 2.5% -1.6%
Black Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 1.0% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%0.6%-0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other1.2%0.6%-0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
White82.6%85.4%2.8% 81.4% 4.0%
Other2.4%2.1%-0.3% 1.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.9%92%-0.9% 83.2% 8.8%
European Union1.5%1.5%0.0% 6.1% -4.6%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa1.2%2.7%1.5% 2.7% 0.0%
Middle East and Asia3.2%3.3%0.1% 5.6% -2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.4%92.3%-0.1% 83.2% 9.1%
10+ Years0.3%6.5%6.2% 9.8% -3.3%
5-10 Years1.5%0%-1.5% 2.9% -2.9%
2-5 Years0.6%0.6%0.0% 2.2% -1.6%
Less than 2 years5.3%0.6%-4.7% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.5% 76.7% 16.8%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held5% 13.5% -8.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42% 37.2% 4.8%
Christian40.2% 46.2% -6.0%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Jewish3% 0.5% 2.5%
Muslim3.9% 6.5% -2.6%
Sikh4.5% 0.9% 3.6%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Kingswood Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingswood Crescent was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kingswood Crescent has the 46th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Moortown and the 751st lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,900
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in LS8 2BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingswood Crescent are based on 65 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 Kingswood Crescent, Leeds, LS8 2BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS8 2BG

Average Price
£422,515
Semi-Detached
£422,629
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£421,763
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingswood Crescent

Average Price
£427,666
Semi-Detached
£422,166
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£454,667
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingswood CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
15 Kingswood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Detached, an established residential building
£399,9502024-08-28 £425,613
18 Kingswood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£465,0002022-10-07 £497,164
44 Kingswood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£407,0002022-09-16 £438,620
2 Kingswood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£368,0002021-10-29 £446,386
1 Kingswood Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£315,0002021-04-30 £392,209
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS8 2BG

Employment

LS8 2BG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee110
Part-Time Employee47
Retired47
Self-Employed27
Student (economically inactive)17
Looking after home or family10
Unemployed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Other3
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Education29
Human health and social work activities27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Professional, scientific and technical activities22
Manufacturing13
Information and communication12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Construction11
Financial and insurance activities10
Transport and storage6
Other5
Accommodation and food service activities5
Administrative and support service activities5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highfield Primary School
Sandringham Green , LS17 8DJ
4out of 4 578 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Talbot Primary School
East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF
3out of 4 749 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Moortown Primary School
Shadwell Lane , LS17 6DR
4out of 4 871 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wigton Moor Primary School
Barfield Crescent , LS17 8RU
4out of 4 1,055 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School
Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP
2out of 4 1,060 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allerton Grange School
Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF
2out of 4 864 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Leeds Jewish Free School
Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN
3out of 4 1,803 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Allerton High School
King Lane , LS17 7AG
4out of 4 2,203 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE
3out of 4 3,008 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Leeds City Academy
Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG
3out of 4 4,548 yd Academy sponsor led 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 5,046 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roundhay School
Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND
4out of 4 2,255 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College
Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ
3out of 4 2,704 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW
- not rated 4,446 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leeds Menorah School
399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ
- not rated 810 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grammar School At Leeds
Alwoodley Gates , Harrogate Road LS17 8GS
- not rated 1,987 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Penny Field School
Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QD
- not rated 2,773 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
New Horizon Community School
Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE
- not rated 2,996 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Beechtree Steiner Initiative
192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ
- not rated 3,408 yd Other independent school Yes 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
The Leeds Deli27 Chelwood Drive, Moor Allerton229 yd
The Olive BranchUnit 2, 139 Street Lane, Roundhay394 yd
Pizza Express (Roundhay)96 Street Lane, Roundhay692 yd
Rand Coffee Roastery90 Street Lane, Roundhay692 yd
Aromas Coffee \& Kitchen82 Street Lane, Roundhay725 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Thomas Osborne83 Street Lane, Roundhay845 yd
The Deer Park68 Street Lane, Roundhay945 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bengal Spice143 Street Lane, Roundhay394 yd
Harpos147 Street Lane, Roundhay394 yd
Domino's Pizza88 Street Lane, Roundhay692 yd
Fryday's100 Street Lane, Roundhay692 yd
Canton Flavour53 Street Lane, Roundhay851 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's135 - 137 Street Lane, Roundhay394 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Roundhegians Sports Association
Chelwood Drive
grass pitches280 yd
Gym Pro Ltd
STREET LANE
health and fitness suite416 yd
Shadwell Lane Recreation Ground
LADY PARK COURT
grass pitches444 yd
Allerton Grange High School
TALBOT AVENUE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite837 yd
Allerton Grange High School (Closed)
Talbot Avenue
athletics tracks, grass pitches877 yd
Yorkshire Bank Sports Ground (Closed)
Allerton Grove
grass pitches891 yd
Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground
BENTCLIFFE AVENUE
grass pitches931 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 speed167.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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