Milan Street is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 5JW 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 Milan Street, Leeds, LS8 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 5JP, LS8 5JQ, LS8 3QH, LS8 5JR, LS8 5JL, LS8 5JT, LS8 5JS, LS8 5JU, LS8 3QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS8 5JW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 47.6% | 47.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 40.2% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 46.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 42.2% | 49.6% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 32.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 5JW this area, 33.3% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 33.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 14.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 17.3% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 15.2% | 4.7% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.7% 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 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 41.8% | 36.8% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 34.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 21.2% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 20.4% | 16.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -64.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 44.5% 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 | 55.1% | 44.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 16.8% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.9% | 22.1% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.1% 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 | 54.4% | 44.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 22.1% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 10.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 23% | 46.2% | -23.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 52.8% | 6.5% | 46.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 13.8% | 6.0% | 7.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milan Street was 303.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% higher than the Gipton & Harehills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milan Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gipton & Harehills and the 194th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 175.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Milan Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-09-30 | £145,269 |
| 4 Milan Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-03-13 | £314,650 |
| 12 Milan Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,100 | 2022-11-18 | £154,090 |
| 6 Milan Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2013-07-03 | £107,629 |
| 12 Milan Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2012-01-20 | £149,740 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS8 5JW 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 | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 4,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haremills First School Darfield Avenue , LS8 5DQ | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hovingham Primary School Hovingham Avenue , LS8 3QY | 2out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hovingham Primary School Hovingham Avenue , LS8 3QY | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankside Primary School Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW | - not rated | 551 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's RC School Leopold Street , LS7 4AW | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose High School Hill Street , LS9 7NL | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose High School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Brigid's RC School Torre Road , LS9 7QL | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills Middle School Harehills Road , LS8 5HS | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Cowper Middle School Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Middle School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Farm Middle School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Middle School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 1,610 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 | 1,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 3,641 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 770 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern School of Contemporary Dance 98 Chapeltown Road , LS7 4BH | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nowell School Nowell View , LS9 6HL | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Al Kauthar Girls Academy Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings And Queens Desserts | Unit 2, 164 Harehills Lane | 70 yd | |
| Gray's Goodies | 44 Karnac Road, Harehills | 165 yd | |
| Mr Shawarma Leeds | 24 Harehills Road, Harehills | 213 yd | |
| K D Cafe | 2 - 2A Harehills Road, Harehills | 215 yd | |
| Makkah Bakery | 16A Harehills Road, Harehills | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q360 Lounge | Unit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road | 535 yd | |
| Harehills WMC | 34 Cowper Road, Harehills | 632 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club | Florence Street, Harehills | 687 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club (Catering) | Florence Street, Harehills | 687 yd | |
| Harehills Liberal Club | Seaforth Road, Harehills | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry'z House | 219 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 89 yd | |
| Peshawari Abaseen | 215 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 99 yd | |
| QFC | 207 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 115 yd | |
| Maxi Foods | 22 Harehills Road, Harehills | 213 yd | |
| Yorkshire Fried Chicken | 2 - 2A Harehills Road, Harehills | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay Supermarket | 264 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 376 yd | |
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 414 yd | |
| Gusto Supermarket | 12 - 14 Strathmore Drive, Harehills | 500 yd | |
| International Foods | 22 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown | 574 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 318 - 320 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 82 yd | |
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 371 yd | |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| The Gym Health & Fitness Ltd CAMART HOUSE 15-19 CAMART HOUSE 15-19 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy FOUNDRY PLACE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed) Roundhay Road | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Potternewton Park AVENUE HILL | tennis courts | 893 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.