Harehills Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 4HX 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 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, LS8 4HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 4HY, LS8 4HU, LS8 4HT, LS8 4HZ, LS8 4DW, LS8 2SH, LS8 4JA, LS8 4DS, LS8 4DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS8 4HX is primarily male, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 39.8% | 43.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 60.2% | 56.1% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS8 4HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 58.2% | 57.8% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 23.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 31.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 11% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 23.6% | 22.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.4% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 7.4% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 32% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 11.5% | 5.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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 | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 13% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 13% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.2% | 2.5% | -5.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 46.4% | 43.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 48% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 23% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 3.6% | -7.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 22.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 48.2% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 23.5% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 7.3% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Sikh | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harehills Avenue was 327.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 184.7% higher than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harehills Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 173rd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 189.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 232 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2023-02-17 | £66,586 |
| Flat 2 236 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-02-06 | £150,355 |
| Flat 4 236 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-02-02 | £123,506 |
| Flat 3 236 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-12-16 | £119,276 |
| Flat 4 234 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-12-16 | £119,276 |
LS8 4HX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Other | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside Primary School Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Edge Primary School Bracken Edge Primary School , Newton Garth LS7 4HE | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hovingham Primary School Hovingham Avenue , LS8 3QY | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Academy Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,964 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 | 2,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,778 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 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,898 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 | 447 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisons | 325 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 70 yd | |
| Simplery | 317 - 319 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 79 yd | |
| Scotchie's Caribbean Cuisine | Unit 1 Embassy Court, 333 Roundhay Road | 104 yd | |
| Ice Scoop Gelato Roundhay | Unit 2, Clock Buildings | 126 yd | |
| Chai Walay Ltd | Unit 5, Clock Buildings | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q360 Lounge | Unit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road | 139 yd | |
| Yorkshire Amateur AFC | Bracken Edge, Chapeltown | 439 yd | |
| The Roundhay | Roundhay Road, Leeds | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faheems Biryanis | 307 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 79 yd | |
| New Hong Van | 309 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 79 yd | |
| Pho Hanoi | 60 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 198 yd | |
| Rajas | 248 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 270 yd | |
| KFC (Roundhay) | 246 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haidang Supermarket | 62 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 194 yd | |
| Roundhay Supermarket | 264 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 270 yd | |
| Tesco | 361 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 431 yd | |
| International Foods | 22 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown | 647 yd | |
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed) Roundhay Road | health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Potternewton Park AVENUE HILL | tennis courts | 539 yd |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 571 yd | |
| Bracken Edge Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND BRACKEN EDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 706 yd | |
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 924 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 | 96.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.