Bexley View is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 5PA 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 Bexley View, Leeds, LS8 5PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 5NU, LS8 5BW, LS9 7AA, LS8 5BP, LS9 7AE, LS9 7AB, LS8 5BR, LS8 5NZ, LS8 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS8 5PA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 39.6% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 49.3% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 48% | 56.5% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 27.5% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 5PA this area, 29.4% 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 | 27.5% | 29.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 5.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 37.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 15.5% | 3.1% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.7% 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 | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 17.2% | 11% | -6.2% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 26.4% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 23.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 32.1% | 21.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -59.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 39.2% 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 | 53.8% | 39.2% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -44.0% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 12.3% | 20.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.8% | 23.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.5% 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% | 39.4% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 17.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.9% | 13% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.4% | 16.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 14.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.1% | 76.7% | -36.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 11.3% | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 37.6% | 6.5% | 31.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bexley View was 425.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.1% higher than the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bexley View has the 12th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill and the 101st highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 222.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bexley View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-02-22 | £208,234 |
| 4 Bexley View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2008-10-10 | £114,681 |
| 11 Bexley View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-05-12 | £455,236 |
| 7 Bexley View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2006-03-28 | £85,058 |
| 5 Bexley View, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2002-02-15 | £91,420 |
LS8 5PA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Nightingale Stanley Road , Harehills LS9 7AX | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Primary School Lincoln Road , LS9 7NP | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankside Primary School Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Academy Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 2,756 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,062 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 | 1,095 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,908 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 | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salam Internet Cafe | 135 Harehills Road, Harehills | 90 yd | |
| Reyhoon | 133 Harehills Road, Harehills | 90 yd | |
| Mosbe Restaurant | 143 Harehills Road, Harehills | 90 yd | |
| Noor Bakery | 127 Harehills Road, Harehills | 94 yd | |
| Family Internet Cafe | 1 Ashley Road, Harehills | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills Labour Club | Florence Street, Harehills | 330 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club (Catering) | Florence Street, Harehills | 330 yd | |
| Harehills WMC | 34 Cowper Road, Harehills | 390 yd | |
| Fountain Head Inn | 120 Beckett Street, Burmantofts | 459 yd | |
| The Dahlak | Stoney Rock Lane, Burmantofts | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockman Fried Chicken | Unit 1, Dock Green Court | 73 yd | |
| Shawarma Express | 149 - 153 Harehills Road, Harehills | 90 yd | |
| Crazy Crust | 139 Harehills Road, Harehills | 90 yd | |
| Rang Taste Of Asia | 2A Bayswater Crescent, Harehills | 382 yd | |
| Senorita Texmex | 258 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 520 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 318 - 320 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 526 yd | |
| Roots | 97 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 551 yd | |
| Gusto Supermarket | 12 - 14 Strathmore Drive, Harehills | 694 yd | |
| Tesco | 98 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym Health & Fitness Ltd CAMART HOUSE 15-19 CAMART HOUSE 15-19 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 606 yd | |
| Peak Fitness Gym (Closed) Roseville House Roseville House Roseville Road | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Leeds Stoney Rock Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 786 yd | |
| Shakespeare Primary School LINCOLN ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Primrose High School (Closed) Dolly Lane | artificial grass pitch | 807 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy FOUNDRY PLACE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Enfield- Leeds City College ENFIELD TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 934 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 | 85.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.