Hetton Road is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 3AE is located in the Gipton & Harehills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hetton Road, Leeds, LS8 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 3AF, LS8 3AQ, LS8 3HT, LS8 3HS, LS8 3AJ, LS8 3AG, LS8 3HY, LS8 3AH, LS8 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS8 3AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 33.8% | 34.1% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 50.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 32.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 24.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 15.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 27.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.3% 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 | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 20.7% | 33.3% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 30.6% |
| Other Asian | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 46% | 23.3% | -22.7% | 81.4% | -58.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 71.1% | 62.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 21.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 62.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 27.6% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 2% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.2% | 37.2% | -28.0% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 44.5% | 6.5% | 38.0% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hetton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gipton & Harehills average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Hetton Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-01-12 | £237,143 |
| 158 Hetton Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-09-25 | £232,954 |
| 86 Hetton Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,500 | 2023-05-25 | £258,982 |
| 92 Hetton Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,950 | 2023-04-14 | £193,413 |
| 88 Hetton Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2019-05-03 | £172,196 |
LS8 3AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 LS8 3AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 5,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorn First School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset First School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Oakwood North Farm Road , LS8 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School North Farm Road , LS8 3LZ | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Wilfrid's Circus , LS8 3PF | - not rated | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Young Community Academy Bishop's Way , Off North Parkway LS14 6NU | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood School Brooklands View , LS14 6SA | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Leeds High School Brooklands View , Seacroft LS14 6SA | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braim Wood Boys' High School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Middle School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Farm Middle School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Middle School Harehills Road , LS8 5HS | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braimwood Middle School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Cowper Middle School Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Community 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 | 2,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 3,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 4,204 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Oastler School Oakwood Lane , LS8 3LF | - not rated | 684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville School Oakwood Road , LS8 3LF | - not rated | 914 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakwood Pupil Support Centre Oakwood Lane Centre , Opposite Fearnville Leisure Centre LS8 3LF | - not rated | 914 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville School Oakwood Lane , LS8 3LF | - not rated | 914 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheka Coffee Farm | 141 Easterly Road, Gipton | 249 yd | |
| McDonalds (Gipton) | Easterly Road, Gipton | 442 yd | |
| Raj Punjab Dhaba | 244 Easterly Road, Gipton | 446 yd | |
| Cafe Jazz And Restaurant | 6 Hollin Park Parade, Roundhay | 534 yd | |
| Fat Joes / Pizza Base | 2-4 Amberton Approach, Gipton | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q360 Lounge | Unit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road | 991 yd | |
| Orchard | Dib Lane, Roundhay | 1,025 yd | |
| The Roundhay | Roundhay Road, Leeds | 1,042 yd | |
| Harehills Liberal Club | Seaforth Road, Harehills | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludos Pizza | 143 Easterly Road, Gipton | 249 yd | |
| New Dor Bo | 242 Easterly Road, Gipton | 446 yd | |
| Flying Tandoori | 250 Easterly Road, Gipton | 446 yd | |
| QFC | 207 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 999 yd | |
| Peshawari Abaseen | 215 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 224 Easterly Road, Gipton | 446 yd | |
| Lidl (Gipton) | 144 Amberton Road, Gipton | 798 yd | |
| Tesco | 361 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 935 yd | |
| Gusto Supermarket | 12 - 14 Strathmore Drive, Harehills | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary Academy NORTH FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy FOUNDRY PLACE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Fearnville Leisure Centre OAKWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 913 yd |
| Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed) Roundhay Road | health and fitness suite | 997 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.