Florence Street is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS9 7BX 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 Florence Street, Leeds, LS9 7BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS9 7BT, LS9 7BS, LS9 7AP, LS9 7BR, LS9 7BJ, LS9 7BW, LS9 7BY, LS9 7BU, LS9 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS9 7BX is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 48.3% | 46.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 53.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 7BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 47.5% | 42.3% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 36.9% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 14% | 10% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 33.6% | 59.3% | 25.7% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 46.2% | 28.5% | -17.7% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 8.8% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 7BX this area, 35.7% 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 35.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15.8% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 6.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.9% 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 | 0.7% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 57.3% | 43.9% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -37.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 69.6% | 53.8% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 24.9% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 8.8% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 54% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 13.6% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 11.4% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 8% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 13.1% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.9% | 76.7% | -31.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 26.2% | 6.5% | 19.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Street was 720.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 323.9% higher than the Gipton & Harehills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Florence Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Gipton & Harehills and the 47th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 357.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Florence Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-06 | £403,700 |
| 41 Florence Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-05-04 | £324,357 |
| 29 Florence Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 2003-02-24 | £94,689 |
LS9 7BX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 88 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Primary School Darfield Road , Harehills LS8 5DQ | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Woodlands Foundry Place , Harehills LS9 6DA | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Brownhill Torre Drive , LS9 7DH | 3out of 4 | 821 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 | 871 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,373 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 | 1,427 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,144 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 | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gym Kitchen | The Gym Health And Fitness Ltd, Unit 3 | 98 yd | |
| Wing Club | 31 Compton Road, Harehills | 101 yd | |
| Buga Place Restaurant | 43 Compton Road, Harehills | 114 yd | |
| Enat Cafe And Restaurant | 2 Compton Road, Harehills | 169 yd | |
| Maraki Coffee Shop | 14 Ashley Road, Harehills | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harehills Labour Club | Florence Street, Harehills | 17 yd | |
| Harehills Labour Club (Catering) | Florence Street, Harehills | 17 yd | |
| Harehills WMC | 34 Cowper Road, Harehills | 98 yd | |
| Harehills Liberal Club | Seaforth Road, Harehills | 464 yd | |
| Brown Hare Public House | 388 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC | Unit 6, 288 Harehills Lane | 238 yd | |
| Mama Mia | 274 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 241 yd | |
| Mega Cook | 337 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 256 yd | |
| FFC | 357 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 259 yd | |
| CFC CHEF FRIED CHICKEN | 317 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 318 - 320 Harehills Lane, Harehills | 215 yd | |
| Morrisons (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 349 yd | |
| Asda (Harehills) | Harehills Lane, Harehills | 371 yd | |
| Gusto Supermarket | 12 - 14 Strathmore Drive, Harehills | 466 yd | |
| Roots | 97 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 848 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 | 85 yd |
| Just Fitness (Closed) Units 3-5 Units 3-5 Harehills Road | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Bilal Sports Centre BILAL SPORTS CENTRE BILAL SPORTS CENTRE CONWAY ROAD | 625 yd | |
| Woodlands Primary Academy FOUNDRY PLACE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Harehills Park COLDCOTES AVENUE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| St Augustines Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS CIRCUS | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Leeds Stoney Rock Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Bangladeshi Centre ROUNDHAY ROAD | 943 yd | |
| St Patricks Rc Primary School TORRE ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Nowell Mount NOWELL COURT | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.