Amberton Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 3JD 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 Amberton Lane, Leeds, LS8 3JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 3JA, LS8 3JE, LS8 3HZ, LS8 3JB, LS8 3HY, LS8 3JQ, LS8 3JF, LS8 3JS, LS8 3JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS8 3JD 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 | 53.3% | 50% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50% | 3.3% | 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 area around LS8 3JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 42.6% | 55.3% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 36.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 3.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 48.6% | 53.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 3JD this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 29.6% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 15.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 17.5% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 14.8% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.5% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.8% 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% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 7.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 16.8% | 23.4% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 20.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 53% | 40.8% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -40.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 77.3% | 71.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 71.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 2.7% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.8% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Muslim | 34.5% | 6.5% | 28.0% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amberton Lane was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Gipton & Harehills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Amberton Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gipton & Harehills and the 1196th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Amberton Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-06-20 | £195,168 |
| 48 Amberton Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £18,500 | 2002-06-27 | £59,944 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS8 3JD 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 5,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Oakwood North Farm Road , LS8 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School North Farm Road , LS8 3LZ | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorn First School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorset First School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas RC First School Oakwood Lane , LS9 6QY | - not rated | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxwood School Brooklands View , LS14 6SA | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Leeds High School Brooklands View , Seacroft LS14 6SA | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braim Wood Boys' High School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 1,683 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 | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Farm Middle School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Middle School Harehills Road , LS8 5HS | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braimwood Middle School Wetherby Road , LS8 2LG | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seacroft Park Middle School Dufton Approach , Seacroft LS14 6ED | - not rated | 2,305 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 | 2,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,183 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 | 2,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 4,510 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 | 349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fearnville School Oakwood Road , LS8 3LF | - not rated | 598 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 | 598 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fearnville School Oakwood Lane , LS8 3LF | - not rated | 598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Joes / Pizza Base | 2-4 Amberton Approach, Gipton | 258 yd | |
| Chellys Deli | 6 Amberton Approach, Gipton | 258 yd | |
| Action For Gipton Elderly | Drop In Centre, 5 - 11 Oak Tree Drive | 345 yd | |
| Raj Punjab Dhaba | 244 Easterly Road, Gipton | 368 yd | |
| Brisket N Go | 10A Dib Lane, Roundhay | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard | Dib Lane, Roundhay | 764 yd | |
| Adrian Club And Institute | Belle Vue Avenue, Roundhay | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dor Bo | 242 Easterly Road, Gipton | 368 yd | |
| Flying Tandoori | 250 Easterly Road, Gipton | 368 yd | |
| Ludos Pizza | 143 Easterly Road, Gipton | 515 yd | |
| Captain Thorntons | 132 Dib Lane, Roundhay | 939 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 124 Dib Lane, Roundhay | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 224 Easterly Road, Gipton | 368 yd | |
| Lidl (Gipton) | 144 Amberton Road, Gipton | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary Academy NORTH FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Fearnville Leisure Centre OAKWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| St Nicholas Rc Primary School OAKWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Fernville (King George Vi) Playing Fields Oakwood Lane | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy FOUNDRY PLACE | grass pitches | 986 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 | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.