Elmete Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 2LJ is located in the Roundhay 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 Elmete Lane, Leeds, LS8 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS8 2LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 48.9% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 51.1% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 22% | 22.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 66.7% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 63.1% | 63.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 27.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 LS8 2LJ this area, 5.9% 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 69.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 5.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 8.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.5% | 69.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.9% | 81.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 92.8% | 88% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 88.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmete Lane was 191.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 342.2% higher than the Harewood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elmete Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Harewood and the 461st highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitson House Elmete Hall Elmete Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-01-18 | £689,690 |
| Cobble Hall Links Elmete Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £215,995 | 2020-07-01 | £268,726 |
| Old Hall Elmete Hall Elmete Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2019-06-12 | £676,185 |
| Gate Close Elmete Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2018-03-22 | £976,759 |
| Elmete House Elmete Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2016-09-09 | £1,622,449 |
LS8 2LJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS8 2LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in LS8 2LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Education | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School 18 North Lane , LS8 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Farm Primary School Barncroft Rise , LS14 1AX | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School Whinmoor Crescent , LS14 1EG | 2out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School Pigeon Cote Road , Seacroft LS14 1EP | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerr Mackie Primary School Gledhow Lane , LS8 1NE | 2out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds East Academy South Parkway , Seacroft LS14 6TY | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Smeaton Academy Barwick Road , LS15 8TA | - not rated | 4,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 4,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 5,206 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 | 2,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 4,344 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,654 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 4,807 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 3,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Pivot Academy LS East Unit 12 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Golf Club | Cobble Hall Links, Elmete Lane | 146 yd | |
| The Lakeside Cafe | Roundhay Park, Park Avenue | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Golf Club | Cobble Hall Links, Elmete Lane | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papas Pizzas | 53 Monkswood Drive, Seacroft | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmete Wood - Besd Silc (Specialist Learning Centre) (Closed) ELMETE LANE | grass pitches | 119 yd |
| Leeds Golf Club COBBLE HALL LINKS COBBLE HALL LINKS ELMETE LANE | golf | 278 yd |
| Braim Wood Boys High School (Closed) Elmete Lane | grass pitches | 547 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.