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Hares Mount is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 4LJ 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 Hares Mount, Leeds, LS8 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LS8 4LH, LS8 4LL, LS8 4LN, LS7 4DX, LS8 4LQ, LS8 4LP, LS8 5AT, LS8 4LR, LS8 4LE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS8 4LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.5%50.4%-0.1% 51.0% -0.6%
Male49.5%49.6%0.1% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

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 4LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.8%38.1%5.3% 37.9% 0.2%
Married: Opposite sex54.5%51.2%-3.3% 44.2% 7.0%
Married: Same sex0%1.2%1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Separated2.2%0%-2.2% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced3.8%4.8%1.0% 9.1% -4.3%
Widowed6.8%4.8%-2.0% 6.1% -1.3%

Health

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 (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.5%52%10.5% 48.4% 3.6%
Good health40.4%38.4%-2.0% 33.6% 4.8%
Fair health12.3%9.6%-2.7% 12.7% -3.1%
Bad health3.9%0%-3.9% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health1.9%0%-1.9% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 4LJ this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.2%29.4%-5.8% 18.2% 11.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.3%7.1%-6.2% 9.6% -2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.8%12.9%-0.9% 13.4% -0.5%
Apprenticeship1.4%3.5%2.1% 5.3% -1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.7%12.9%1.2% 16.9% -4.0%
Degree or Similar14.6%30.6%16.0% 33.8% -3.2%
Other10%3.5%-6.5% 2.8% 0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi44.9%23.1%-21.8% 1.1% 22.0%
Indian4.1%14.9%10.8% 3.1% 11.8%
Pakistani18.1%22.3%4.2% 2.7% 19.6%
Other Asian3.6%4.1%0.5% 1.6% 2.5%
Black African4.8%12.4%7.6% 2.5% 9.9%
Black Caribbean5.5%2.5%-3.0% 1.0% 1.5%
Other Black1.9%0%-1.9% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%5.8%5.8% 0.8% 5.0%
Mixed White and African0.7%0%-0.7% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean2%0%-2.0% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.4%0%-1.4% 0.8% -0.8%
White10.1%4.1%-6.0% 81.4% -77.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%2.5%2.5% 0.1% 2.4%
Roma0%2.5%2.5% 0.2% 2.3%
Arab0.9%0%-0.9% 0.6% -0.6%
Other2.2%5.8%3.6% 1.6% 4.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 58.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.5%58.4%1.9% 83.2% -24.8%
European Union1.9%8.8%6.9% 6.1% 2.7%
Rest of Europe0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa6.7%8%1.3% 2.7% 5.3%
Middle East and Asia31.1%20%-11.1% 5.6% 14.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.9%3.2%-0.7% 1.3% 1.9%
British Overseas0%0.8%0.8% 0.0% 0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK56.1%59.3%3.2% 83.2% -23.9%
10+ Years3.4%26%22.6% 9.8% 16.2%
5-10 Years3.4%6.5%3.1% 2.9% 3.6%
2-5 Years9.6%5.7%-3.9% 2.2% 3.5%
Less than 2 years27.5%2.4%-25.1% 1.9% 0.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.1% 76.7% -7.6%
Ireland1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
France1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Germany0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Portugal3.3% 0.5% 2.8%
Poland2.4% 1.3% 1.1%
Romania4.1% 0.9% 3.2%
Central and Western Africa0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Eastern Asia1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Southern Asia8.9% 1.2% 7.7%
No passport held5.7% 13.5% -7.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion9.8% 37.2% -27.4%
Christian20.3% 46.2% -25.9%
Hindu4.9% 1.7% 3.2%
Muslim51.2% 6.5% 44.7%
Sikh7.3% 0.9% 6.4%
Other religion3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
Not answered3.3% 6.0% -2.7%

Safety

Is Hares Mount Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hares Mount was 169.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.8% higher than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hares Mount has the 35th highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 555th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£27,500
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LS8 4LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hares Mount are based on 29 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hares Mount, Leeds, LS8 4LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS8 4LJ

Average Price
£141,260
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£141,260
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hares Mount

Average Price
£137,268
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£137,268
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hares MountStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
15 Hares Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002024-07-18 £159,763
1 Hares Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£94,0002016-03-24 £152,892
22 Hares Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£108,0002016-03-21 £175,663
34 Hares Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£125,0002016-03-18 £203,313
14 Hares Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£82,0002015-12-11 £130,235
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS8 4LJ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in LS8 4LJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee19
Part-Time Employee16
Looking after home or family13
Student (economically inactive)11
Retired9
Self-Employed7
Unemployed5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Other1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities36
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities18
Education14
Administrative and support service activities11
Transport and storage10
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Other8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Real estate activities5
Information and communication5
Construction4
Financial and insurance activities4
Manufacturing3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet Nursery School
Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA
- not rated 4,891 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bankside Primary School
Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW
- not rated 214 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Hamilton First School
Hamilton Terrace , LS7 4EA
- not rated 231 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillcrest Academy
Cowper Street , LS7 4DR
4out of 4 320 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Hillcrest Primary School
Cowper Street , LS7 4DR
- not rated 320 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bracken Edge Primary School
Bracken Edge Primary School , Newton Garth LS7 4HE
3out of 4 568 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Dominic's RC School
Leopold Street , LS7 4AW
- not rated 808 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Primrose High School
Hill Street , LS9 7NL
- not rated 1,378 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Co-op Academy Leeds
Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD
3out of 4 1,646 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Primrose High School
Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD
- not rated 1,838 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Agnes Stewart CofE School
Cromwell Street , LS9 7SG
- not rated 2,028 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Earl Cowper Middle School
Cowper Street , LS7 4DR
- not rated 469 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harehills Middle School
Harehills Road , LS8 5HS
- not rated 620 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blenheim Middle School
Crowther Place , LS6 2ST
- not rated 1,744 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Tree Middle School
Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW
- not rated 1,773 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Farm Middle School
Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW
- not rated 1,773 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leeds Thomas Danby
Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG
- not rated 1,074 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leeds College of Building
North Street , LS2 7QT
- not rated 1,849 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL
- not rated 2,244 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leeds College of Technology
Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL
- not rated 2,387 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leeds Mathematics School
105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS
- not rated 2,618 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW
4out of 4 907 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Roundhay School
Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND
4out of 4 1,722 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carr Manor Community School
Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ
- not rated 3,022 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Temple Learning Academy
Neville Road , LS15 0NN
2out of 4 3,925 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 202 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Beechtree Steiner Initiative
192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ
- not rated 738 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
98 Chapeltown Road , LS7 4BH
- not rated 826 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al Kauthar Girls Academy
Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE
- not rated 1,090 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Woodside School
Wintoun Street , LS7 1DD
- not rated 1,684 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hasina's CafeGround, 22 Shepherds Lane119 yd
Shantona Womens CentreShantona Centre, Shepherds Lane187 yd
Spice Hut Roundhay200 Roundhay Road, Leeds346 yd
Ida's Kitchen16 Beck Road, Chapeltown407 yd
Smashd Leeds LTD162 Roundhay Road, Leeds412 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Trax148 Chapeltown Road, Chapeltown600 yd
Q360 LoungeUnit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road685 yd
CENTRAL189 Chapeltown Road, Chapeltown756 yd
Yorkshire Amateur AFCBracken Edge, Chapeltown772 yd
Leeds West Indian Centre10 Laycock Place, Chapeltown1,076 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Leeds Plug And Deli88 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown180 yd
Big Daddies46 Hill Top Mount, Chapeltown358 yd
Cantors Fish Bar2 Harehills Avenue, Chapeltown370 yd
Shai Nan Kebab234 - 236 Roundhay Road, Leeds371 yd
Chicken Hut226 Roundhay Road, Leeds371 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
International Foods22 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown119 yd
Haidang Supermarket62 Harehills Lane, Leeds480 yd
Roundhay Supermarket264 Roundhay Road, Leeds486 yd
Roots97 Roundhay Road, Leeds555 yd
CC Continental Supermarket (Chapeltown)121 - 129 Chapeltown Road, Chapeltown756 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bangladeshi Centre
ROUNDHAY ROAD
299 yd
Potternewton Park
AVENUE HILL
tennis courts368 yd
Just Fitness (Closed)
Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road
health and fitness suite683 yd
Bilal Sports Centre
BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD
699 yd
Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed)
Roundhay Road
health and fitness suite803 yd
Bracken Edge Football Ground
FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND BRACKEN EDGE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches849 yd
Leeds Thomas Danby Community Sports Centre (Closed)
Roundhay Road
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite984 yd
Norma Hutchinson Park
SAVILE DRIVE
grass pitches1,004 yd
Mandela Centre
CHAPELTOWN ROAD
1,011 yd
Enfield- Leeds City College
ENFIELD TERRACE
artificial grass pitch1,013 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed138.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.