Harehills Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS9 7BD 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 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 7BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS9 7BB, LS9 7BA, LS9 6AA, LS9 6AE, LS9 7BG, LS9 7AZ, LS9 7AT, LS9 7AY, LS9 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS9 7BD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 53.6% | 47.5% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 52.5% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 7BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 49.3% | 51.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 34.2% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 3.9% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 50.8% | 54.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 7BD 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 33.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 13.1% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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 | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% | 10.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 5% | 21.5% | 16.5% | 2.5% | 19.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 58.6% | 39.6% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
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 | 67.9% | 40.9% | -27.0% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 30.4% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 24.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 16.2% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15% 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 | 67.3% | 40.9% | -26.4% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 15% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 21.1% | 15.8% | 2.2% | 18.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 30% | 76.7% | -46.7% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harehills Lane was 434.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 155.6% higher than the Gipton & Harehills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harehills Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gipton & Harehills and the 99th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 228.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 288 Harehills Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-05-04 | £602,273 |
| 274 Harehills Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2011-08-19 | £224,583 |
| 272 Harehills Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2002-08-02 | £176,458 |
LS9 7BD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 LS9 7BD 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 | 68 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Nightingale Stanley Road , Harehills LS9 7AX | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Woodlands Foundry Place , Harehills LS9 6DA | 3out of 4 | 518 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 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hovingham Primary School Hovingham Avenue , LS8 3QY | 3out of 4 | 733 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 | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,824 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 | 1,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,564 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 | 1,521 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,091 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 | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 2,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Holidays (Hunger Scheme) | The Compton Centre, 322 Harehills Lane | 130 yd | |
| The Gym Kitchen | The Gym Health And Fitness Ltd, Unit 3 | 141 yd | |
| Mix Of Flavour | 35 Strathmore View, Harehills | 170 yd | |
| Delicious Dishes | 10 Strathmore Drive, Harehills | 229 yd | |
| Buga Place Restaurant | 43 Compton Road, Harehills | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills WMC | 34 Cowper Road, Harehills | 140 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club | Florence Street, Harehills | 231 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club (Catering) | Florence Street, Harehills | 231 yd | |
| Harehills Liberal Club | Seaforth Road, Harehills | 299 yd | |
| Brown Hare Public House | 388 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC | Unit 6, 288 Harehills Lane | 23 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 274 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 29 yd | |
| CFC CHEF FRIED CHICKEN | 317 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 32 yd | |
| Raj Pizza Bar | 305 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 45 yd | |
| Venice Pizza | 301 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 51 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 318 - 320 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 88 yd | |
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 156 yd | |
| Gusto Supermarket | 12 - 14 Strathmore Drive, Harehills | 229 yd | |
| Asda (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 381 yd | |
| Roots | 97 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 907 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 | 154 yd |
| Woodlands Primary Academy FOUNDRY PLACE | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 501 yd | |
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Harehills Park COLDCOTES AVENUE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 877 yd | |
| Oakwood Primary Academy NORTH FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 995 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.