Foundry Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS9 6BY 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 Foundry Avenue, Leeds, LS9 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS9 6BT, LS8 3NQ, LS9 6BR, LS8 3NH, LS9 6BS, LS8 3NB, LS8 3PX, LS9 6BX, LS9 6ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS9 6BY is primarily male, with 56.1% 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 | 46% | 43.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 54% | 56.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 LS9 6BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 49.5% | 57.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 16% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 13.1% | -6.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.5% | 35.4% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 23% | 22.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 LS9 6BY this area, 33.2% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.8% | 33.2% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 14.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 19.5% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 6% | 14% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 11.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9.8% | 5.5% | -4.3% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 62.1% | 48.7% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -32.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 68.4% 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 | 77.4% | 68.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 14.3% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 68.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 18.6% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 0.8% | -12.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foundry Avenue was 193.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% higher than the Gipton & Harehills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foundry Avenue has the 24th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gipton & Harehills and the 454th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Foundry Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-10-19 | £127,365 |
| 21 Foundry Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,500 | 2006-09-28 | £171,622 |
| 19 Foundry Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2005-03-11 | £126,842 |
| 55 Foundry Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,995 | 2004-12-16 | £158,189 |
| 21 Foundry Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2003-07-11 | £136,491 |
LS9 6BY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Woodlands Foundry Place , Harehills LS9 6DA | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy St Wilfrid's Circus , LS8 3PF | - not rated | 335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Oakwood North Farm Road , LS8 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hovingham Primary School Hovingham Avenue , LS8 3QY | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,146 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 | 2,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,398 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 | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pivot Academy LS East Unit 12 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 2,444 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix Of Flavour | 35 Strathmore View, Harehills | 415 yd | |
| Delicious Dishes | 10 Strathmore Drive, Harehills | 444 yd | |
| Bellbrooke Cafe | 8 Bellbrooke Place, Burmantofts | 493 yd | |
| Meeting Point Cafe | 409 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 516 yd | |
| Happy Holidays (Hunger Scheme) | The Compton Centre, 322 Harehills Lane | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills Liberal Club | Seaforth Road, Harehills | 323 yd | |
| Brown Hare Public House | 388 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 692 yd | |
| Harehills WMC | 34 Cowper Road, Harehills | 703 yd | |
| Gipton Working Mens Club | Coldcotes Circus, Harehills | 730 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club | Florence Street, Harehills | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Chicken House & Desserts | 17 Foundry Approach, Harehills | 367 yd | |
| Rigani | 389 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 513 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish Bar | 383 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 516 yd | |
| FFC | 357 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 522 yd | |
| Mega Cook | 337 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto Supermarket | 12 - 14 Strathmore Drive, Harehills | 444 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 318 - 320 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 568 yd | |
| Asda (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 584 yd | |
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 619 yd | |
| Lidl (Gipton) | 144 Amberton Road, Gipton | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary Academy FOUNDRY PLACE | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| Harehills Park COLDCOTES AVENUE | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Oakwood Primary Academy NORTH FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| The Gym Health & Fitness Ltd CAMART HOUSE 15-19 CAMART HOUSE 15-19 COWPER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 885 yd | |
| St Nicholas Rc Primary School OAKWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 1,011 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 | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.