Shepherds Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 5AT 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 Shepherds Lane, Leeds, LS8 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 5BA, LS8 5AZ, LS7 4DU, LS8 5AX, LS8 4LH, LS8 5AU, LS8 4LJ, LS8 4LE, LS8 4LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS8 5AT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 5AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 32.8% | 43.2% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 46.4% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 41.5% | 44.1% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 40.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 5AT this area, 31.8% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 31.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 16.8% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16.8% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 16.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 10% | 2.6% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.9% 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 | 44.9% | 48.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 47.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 18.1% | 20.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 18.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -73.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 56.5% | 64.9% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.1% | 29.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 23.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 64.8% | 8.7% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 29.3% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 1.4% | -8.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 1.2% | -26.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.9% | 37.2% | -31.3% |
| Christian | 13.4% | 46.2% | -32.8% |
| Muslim | 71.6% | 6.5% | 65.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherds Lane was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shepherds Lane has the 68th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 1258th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Shepherds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-05-04 | £125,216 |
| 65 Shepherds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-12-10 | £96,790 |
| 85 Shepherds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2008-06-02 | £290,788 |
| 51 Shepherds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-04-05 | £152,633 |
| 53 Shepherds Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,500 | 2007-02-02 | £189,311 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS8 5AT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Academy Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | 4out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankside Primary School Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Edge Primary School Bracken Edge Primary School , Newton Garth LS7 4HE | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 922 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 | 1,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 2,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 780 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,973 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 | 287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 2,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasina's Cafe | Ground, 22 Shepherds Lane | 64 yd | |
| Shantona Womens Centre | Shantona Centre, Shepherds Lane | 133 yd | |
| Spice Hut Roundhay | 200 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 322 yd | |
| FoodCycle Leeds Harehills | St Aidans Church, Roundhay Road | 348 yd | |
| Smashd Leeds LTD | 162 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trax | 148 Chapeltown Road, Chapeltown | 597 yd | |
| Q360 Lounge | Unit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road | 726 yd | |
| CENTRAL | 189 Chapeltown Road, Chapeltown | 733 yd | |
| Yorkshire Amateur AFC | Bracken Edge, Chapeltown | 855 yd | |
| Leeds West Indian Centre | 10 Laycock Place, Chapeltown | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leeds Plug And Deli | 88 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown | 241 yd | |
| Zidane's Indulgence | 162 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 352 yd | |
| Charcoal Chicken | 188B Roundhay Road, Leeds | 352 yd | |
| Legends Harehills | 186 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 352 yd | |
| Shahjahan Take-Away | 164 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foods | 22 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown | 64 yd | |
| Roots | 97 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 468 yd | |
| Roundhay Supermarket | 264 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 511 yd | |
| Haidang Supermarket | 62 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 549 yd | |
| Tesco | 98 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 268 yd | |
| Potternewton Park AVENUE HILL | tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 662 yd | |
| Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed) Roundhay Road | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Community Sports Centre (Closed) Roundhay Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Bracken Edge Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND BRACKEN EDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Enfield- Leeds City College ENFIELD TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 938 yd |
| Mandela Centre CHAPELTOWN ROAD | 963 yd | |
| Peak Fitness Gym (Closed) Roseville House Roseville House Roseville Road | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 286.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.