Harehills Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 4AW 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 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, LS8 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 4DP, LS8 4BX, LS8 4BT, LS8 2SP, LS8 4HT, LS8 4BS, LS8 4BR, LS8 4HU, LS8 2SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS8 4AW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 35.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 50.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 49.2% | 49% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 36.8% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4AW this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 30.6% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 28.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 12.3% | 2.9% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.3% 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 | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 15.5% | 7.5% | -8.0% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 42.2% | 45.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 42.5% |
| Other Asian | 11.5% | 4.7% | -6.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 15.5% | 17.3% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -64.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 53.6% | 51.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 16.9% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.5% | 25.1% | -10.4% | 5.6% | 19.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.6% | 51.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 26.4% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 4.5% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 52.2% | 6.5% | 45.7% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harehills Avenue was 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% higher than the Roundhay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harehills Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Roundhay and the 1142nd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2001-02-01 | £210,727 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS8 4AW 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hovingham Primary School Hovingham Avenue , LS8 3QY | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Edge Primary School Bracken Edge Primary School , Newton Garth LS7 4HE | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankside Primary School Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerr Mackie Primary School Gledhow Lane , LS8 1NE | 2out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy St Wilfrid's Circus , LS8 3PF | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,984 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 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 2,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotchie's Caribbean Cuisine | Unit 1 Embassy Court, 333 Roundhay Road | 131 yd | |
| Simplery | 317 - 319 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 164 yd | |
| Bisons | 325 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 180 yd | |
| Ice Scoop Gelato Roundhay | Unit 2, Clock Buildings | 238 yd | |
| Chai Walay Ltd | Unit 5, Clock Buildings | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q360 Lounge | Unit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road | 238 yd | |
| Yorkshire Amateur AFC | Bracken Edge, Chapeltown | 441 yd | |
| The Roundhay | Roundhay Road, Leeds | 684 yd | |
| Preston | 468 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faheems Biryanis | 307 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 164 yd | |
| New Hong Van | 309 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 164 yd | |
| Pho Hanoi | 60 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 373 yd | |
| Rajas | 248 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 457 yd | |
| KFC (Roundhay) | 246 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 361 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 222 yd | |
| Haidang Supermarket | 62 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 370 yd | |
| Roundhay Supermarket | 264 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 457 yd | |
| International Foods | 22 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed) Roundhay Road | health and fitness suite | 50 yd |
| Bracken Edge Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND BRACKEN EDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Potternewton Park AVENUE HILL | tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 774 yd | |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 854 yd | |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.