Edgware Terrace is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 5NL 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 Edgware Terrace, Leeds, LS8 5NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 5NN, LS8 5NJ, LS8 5NP, LS8 5NH, LS8 5NQ, LS8 5NR, LS8 5NY, LS8 5NG, LS8 5LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS8 5NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.3% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.7% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 57.9% | 49.8% | -8.1% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 30.3% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (88.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 53.1% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 7.2% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 5NL this area, 37.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 37.7% | 9.9% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 7.4% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 28.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 14.4% | 3% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 16.8% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Other Asian | 11.4% | 2.2% | -9.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 14.6% | 22.1% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 19.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 41.8% | 36.1% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -45.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 46.2% 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 | 53.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 21.1% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 13.8% | -9.4% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.2% 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 | 52.5% | 45.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| 10+ Years | 11.1% | 17.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.9% | 20% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 17.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 10.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47% | 76.7% | -29.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 33.3% | 6.5% | 26.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgware Terrace was 130.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% lower than the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edgware Terrace has the 49th lowest crime rate of 136 local areas in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill and the 810th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Edgware Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2024-06-19 | £90,287 |
| 2 Edgware Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-02-16 | £125,053 |
| 4 Edgware Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2021-03-09 | £79,013 |
| 16 Edgware Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2020-11-20 | £84,574 |
| 11 Edgware Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2019-12-20 | £96,274 |
LS8 5NL 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 5NL 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 | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside Primary School Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Academy Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Nightingale Stanley Road , Harehills LS9 7AX | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School Lincoln Road , LS9 7NP | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 715 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 | 889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,704 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 | 1,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,832 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 | 765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,621 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 | 965 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 2,041 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Cuisine | 144 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 275 yd | |
| Abashawul Restaurant | 136 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 275 yd | |
| Nina Biso Na Biso | 132 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 275 yd | |
| Tastys Karahi Restaurant | 138 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 275 yd | |
| Massawa Restaurant | 87 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Head Inn | 120 Beckett Street, Burmantofts | 534 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club | Florence Street, Harehills | 651 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club (Catering) | Florence Street, Harehills | 651 yd | |
| Harehills WMC | 34 Cowper Road, Harehills | 693 yd | |
| The Dahlak | Stoney Rock Lane, Burmantofts | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rang Taste Of Asia | 2A Bayswater Crescent, Harehills | 243 yd | |
| Desi Khana / Lucky Star | 126 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 275 yd | |
| HFC Chicken | 130 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 275 yd | |
| My's Oriental Cuisine | 45 Roseville Road, Sheepscar | 301 yd | |
| Shawarma Express | 149 - 153 Harehills Road, Harehills | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roots | 97 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 257 yd | |
| Tesco | 98 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 377 yd | |
| Leeds Drinks And Snacks | Ready Steady Store, 66 - 68 Roseville Road | 643 yd | |
| International Foods | 22 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown | 689 yd | |
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Peak Fitness Gym (Closed) Roseville House Roseville House Roseville Road | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Enfield- Leeds City College ENFIELD TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 635 yd |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 651 yd | |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Community Sports Centre (Closed) Roundhay Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 662 yd | |
| Primrose High School (Closed) Dolly Lane | artificial grass pitch | 682 yd |
| Shakespeare Primary School LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| The Gym Health & Fitness Ltd CAMART HOUSE 15-19 CAMART HOUSE 15-19 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Leeds Stoney Rock Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 873 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 243.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.