Bayswater Mount is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 5LW 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 Bayswater Mount, Leeds, LS8 5LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 5LN, LS8 5LS, LS8 5NW, LS8 5LF, LS8 5LU, LS8 5LT, LS8 5QN, LS8 5LE, LS8 5QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS8 5LW is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 49.7% | 46.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 53.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 46.1% | 40.4% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 41.6% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 40.6% | 53% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 31.9% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 5LW this area, 41.1% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 41.1% | 6.4% | 18.2% | 22.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 7.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 22.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.3% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22% 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 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 19.5% | 13.1% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 11.8% | 21.8% | 10.0% | 2.5% | 19.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 31.3% | 22% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -59.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, just 40.9% 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 | 56.2% | 40.9% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 23.6% | 15.7% | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 17.9% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22% | 13.1% | -8.9% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.6% 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 | 55.1% | 40.8% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 17.6% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 17.4% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 14.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 12.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 11.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 76.7% | -26.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 10.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bayswater Mount was 170.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bayswater Mount has the 65th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill and the 568th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Bayswater Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2024-07-15 | £124,262 |
| 48 Bayswater Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-12-18 | £124,718 |
| 105 Bayswater Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2023-06-07 | £114,350 |
| 70 Bayswater Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2023-02-14 | £117,769 |
| 76 Bayswater Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-03-18 | £86,471 |
LS8 5LW area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in LS8 5LW 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 | 86 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Other | 37 |
| Unemployed | 36 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside Primary School Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Nightingale Stanley Road , Harehills LS9 7AX | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Academy Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School Lincoln Road , LS9 7NP | 3out of 4 | 815 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 | 958 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,834 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 | 1,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,015 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 | 906 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 2,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Shawarma | 62D Harehills Road, Harehills | 119 yd | |
| Kurdish Cafe | Basement, 87 Bayswater Row | 129 yd | |
| Marhaba Cafe | 97A Harehills Road, Harehills | 201 yd | |
| Noor Bakery | 127 Harehills Road, Harehills | 211 yd | |
| Mosbe Restaurant | 143 Harehills Road, Harehills | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills Labour Club | Florence Street, Harehills | 524 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club (Catering) | Florence Street, Harehills | 524 yd | |
| Harehills WMC | 34 Cowper Road, Harehills | 550 yd | |
| Fountain Head Inn | 120 Beckett Street, Burmantofts | 619 yd | |
| The Dahlak | Stoney Rock Lane, Burmantofts | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rang Taste Of Asia | 2A Bayswater Crescent, Harehills | 128 yd | |
| Shawarma Express | 149 - 153 Harehills Road, Harehills | 214 yd | |
| Crazy Crust | 139 Harehills Road, Harehills | 214 yd | |
| Lockman Fried Chicken | Unit 1, Dock Green Court | 321 yd | |
| Zidane's Indulgence | 162 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roots | 97 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 309 yd | |
| Tesco | 98 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 539 yd | |
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 566 yd | |
| International Foods | 22 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown | 642 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 318 - 320 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 487 yd | |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 553 yd | |
| The Gym Health & Fitness Ltd CAMART HOUSE 15-19 CAMART HOUSE 15-19 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Peak Fitness Gym (Closed) Roseville House Roseville House Roseville Road | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Enfield- Leeds City College ENFIELD TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 810 yd |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Community Sports Centre (Closed) Roundhay Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Primrose High School (Closed) Dolly Lane | artificial grass pitch | 846 yd |
| Shakespeare Primary School LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Leeds Stoney Rock Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 961 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 | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.