Skelton Crescent is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS9 9HA is located in the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skelton Crescent, Leeds, LS9 9HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS9 9EZ, LS9 9BD, LS9 9DX, LS9 9ES, LS9 9EP, LS9 9EN, LS9 9BB, LS9 9BG, LS9 9HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS9 9HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.9% | 40.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 41.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 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 | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9HA this area, 28.9% 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 28.9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 15.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 18.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.4% | 82.8% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 90.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 90.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skelton Crescent was 189.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Skelton Crescent has the 54th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill and the 473rd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Skelton Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,250 | 2023-05-31 | £160,860 |
| 2 Skelton Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2020-10-16 | £173,324 |
| 12 Skelton Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2013-10-14 | £247,261 |
| 7 Skelton Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2012-10-12 | £142,516 |
| 5 Skelton Crescent, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2011-01-05 | £229,347 |
LS9 9HA 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Primary Academy Ivy Avenue , LS9 9ER | 2out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick Catholic Primary School Torre Road , LS9 7QL | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Brownhill Torre Drive , LS9 7DH | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School Cross Aysgarth Mount , LS9 9AD | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowfield Primary School Halton Moor Avenue , LS9 0JY | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 665 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Neville Road , LS9 0TT | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,312 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 | 2,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pivot Academy LS East Unit 12 Killingbeck Drive , York rd LS14 6UF | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LS-TEN Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 3,174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajaz Curry House | 272 York Road, Leeds | 343 yd | |
| Hungry Harrys | 330 York Road, Leeds | 343 yd | |
| TK Bar And Restaurant | 11 Shaftesbury Parade, Harehills Lane | 630 yd | |
| Luna Foods | 480 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 652 yd | |
| Misk Catering | 480 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Leeds Cricket And Social Club | Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill | 283 yd | |
| White Horse Hotel | York Road, Leeds | 342 yd | |
| East End Park Working Mens Club | Vinery View, Richmond Hill | 577 yd | |
| The Irish Centre | York Road, Leeds | 798 yd | |
| United Services Club | 51 St Alban Road, Harehills | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Taste Of China | 4 Osmondthorpe Cottages, Osmondthorpe Lane | 320 yd | |
| York Road Fisheries And Pizza Bar | 350 York Road, Leeds | 343 yd | |
| Ely's Fish Bar | 17 Ivy Mount, Richmond Hill | 470 yd | |
| Leeds Garden | 143 Lupton Avenue, Harehills | 594 yd | |
| Tuntos Aroma Ltd | 204A York Road, Leeds | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Torre Lane, Burmantofts | 414 yd | |
| Graudo Foods LTD | Office G2, 480 Harehills Lane | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skelton Road Football Ground SPORTS GROUND AT SPORTS GROUND AT SKELTON ROAD | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| East End Park RICHARDSON CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 422 yd |
| Osmondthorpe Rec OSMONDTHORPE LANE | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Nowell Mount NOWELL COURT | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Rookwood Recreation Ground ROOKWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| St Patricks Rc Primary School TORRE ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Star Fitness (Closed) Glenthorpe Crescent | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| The Leeds Irish Centre YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Meadowfield Primary Clc HALTON MOOR AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| East Leeds Cricket Club PONTEFRACT LANE | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 137 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.