Elford Place East is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 5QB is located in the Gipton & Harehills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds East. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elford Place East, Leeds, LS8 5QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 5QE, LS8 5QG, LS8 5QF, LS8 5QQ, LS8 5QL, LS8 5LF, LS8 5HS, LS8 5QD, LS8 5QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS8 5QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 48.9% | 47.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 5QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 41.4% | 48.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 41% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.5% | 44.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 5QB this area, 35.5% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 16.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.9% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.8% 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 | 16.1% | 18.1% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 48.1% | 35.7% | -12.4% | 2.7% | 33.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -70.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 60.1% | 53.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.7% | 28.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.3% | 53.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 25.2% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.1% | 8.7% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.4% | 37.2% | -27.8% |
| Christian | 17.1% | 46.2% | -29.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 62.7% | 6.5% | 56.2% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elford Place East was 99.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elford Place East has the 83rd highest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 1045th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Elford Place East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-09-29 | £101,947 |
| 76 Elford Place East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-05-23 | £147,425 |
| 72 Elford Place East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-11-11 | £165,756 |
| 94 Elford Place East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-12-23 | £145,000 |
| 64 Elford Place East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2019-12-20 | £132,453 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS8 5QB 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 | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 4,350 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 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bankside Primary School Shepherds Lane , LS8 5AW | - not rated | 421 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haremills First School Darfield Avenue , LS8 5DQ | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Nightingale Stanley Road , Harehills LS9 7AX | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Academy Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose High School Hill Street , LS9 7NL | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose High School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , LS9 7QL | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 134 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Cowper Middle School Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Middle School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Middle School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Farm Middle School Thorn Walk , LS8 3LW | - not rated | 1,407 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 | 1,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,479 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 3,637 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 | 801 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern School of Contemporary Dance 98 Chapeltown Road , LS7 4BH | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Wintoun Street , LS7 1DD | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nowell School Nowell View , LS9 6HL | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marhaba Cafe | 97A Harehills Road, Harehills | 108 yd | |
| Shine | Room 18 Shine, Harehills Road | 134 yd | |
| Yaadgaar Sweet Centre | 89 - 91A Harehills Road, Harehills | 134 yd | |
| Kurdish Cafe | Basement, 87 Bayswater Row | 138 yd | |
| Leeds St Aidans Church | St Aidans Church Community Hall, Elford Place West | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills WMC | 34 Cowper Road, Harehills | 578 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club | Florence Street, Harehills | 583 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club (Catering) | Florence Street, Harehills | 583 yd | |
| Fountain Head Inn | 120 Beckett Street, Burmantofts | 809 yd | |
| Q360 Lounge | Unit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rang Taste Of Asia | 2A Bayswater Crescent, Harehills | 112 yd | |
| Zidane's Indulgence | 162 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 221 yd | |
| Charcoal Chicken | 188B Roundhay Road, Leeds | 221 yd | |
| Legends Harehills | 186 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 221 yd | |
| Shahjahan Take-Away | 164 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roots | 97 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 332 yd | |
| International Foods | 22 Shepherds Lane, Chapeltown | 505 yd | |
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 505 yd | |
| Roundhay Supermarket | 264 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 627 yd | |
| Tesco | 98 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 322 yd | |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 379 yd | |
| The Gym Health & Fitness Ltd CAMART HOUSE 15-19 CAMART HOUSE 15-19 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Peak Fitness Gym (Closed) Roseville House Roseville House Roseville Road | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy FOUNDRY PLACE | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Enfield- Leeds City College ENFIELD TERRACE | artificial grass pitch | 922 yd |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Community Sports Centre (Closed) Roundhay Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Potternewton Park AVENUE HILL | tennis courts | 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 | 202.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.