Area Information for Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA

Sovereign Street in Leeds is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The postcode is within the Hunslet & Riverside ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Leeds South. This page combines information for the address Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LS1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Leeds
Ward Hunslet & Riverside
Constituency Leeds South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Leeds City), and the West Yorkshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 811 crimes were reported within half a mile of LS1 4DA.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA:

Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4BT
Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4BA
Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4ER
Sovereign Place, Leeds, LS1 4SP
The Embankment, Leeds, LS1 4DW
Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4BJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LS1 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Sovereign Street, Leeds consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 201
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 10
Residence in Commercial Building 7
Total 221
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sovereign Street, Leeds contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 65% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 13
Owned with Mortgage 32
Shared Ownership 5
Rented: From Council 26
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 138
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 0
Total 223

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 134
Two People 76
Three People 10
Four People 2
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 222

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sovereign Street, Leeds consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 134
Family Household 63
Other Household 26
Total 223

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 156
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 11
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 219

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Leeds South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 168
Female 156
Total 324

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Hunslet & Riverside ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 2
5-9 5
10-14 1
15-19 5
20-24 80
25-29 88
30-34 39
35-39 52
40-44 14
45-49 10
50-54 11
55-59 7
60-64 8
65-69 1
70-74 0
75-79 0
80-84 0
85+ 1
Total 324

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of LS1 4DA there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 79% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 255
Married 44
Separated 5
Divorced 11
Widowed 1
Total 316

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 94% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 198
Good 107
Fair 16
Bad 1
Very Bad 0
Total 322

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Sovereign Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 73% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 230
Apprenticeship 3
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 1
No GCSEs or Equivalent 7
Other 8
Total 316

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 81% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 262
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 8
Pakistani 3
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 3
Other Asian 6
Black African 2
Black Caribbean 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 20
Other 4
Total 322

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 227
European Union 38
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 40
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 323

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 227
10+ Years 24
5-10 Years 28
2-5 Years 23
Less Than 2 Years 22
Total 324

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LS1 4DA.

Passport(s) Held
None 12
United Kingdom 230
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 39
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 34
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 168
Christian 77
Buddhist 4
Hindu 3
Jewish 1
Muslim 23
Sikh 5
Other Religion 27
Not Stated 19
Total 327

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Hunslet & Riverside ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 62% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 196
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 18
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 11
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 74
Retired 2
Looking After Home or Family 0
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 3
Total 318

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 39
Professional Occupations 111
Associate Professional Occupations 44
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 16
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 239

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 114
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 79
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 9
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 4
Semi-Routine Occupation 7
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 2
Full-time Student 71
Total 316

Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA is within the Leeds City policing neighbourhood, under the West Yorkshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 811 crimes were reported within half a mile of LS1 4DA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 811 crimes committed near Sovereign Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Leeds City
2 Park Street
Leeds
LS1 3BY
Website: http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/leeds/leeds-city/contacts

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to LS1 4DA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LS1 4DA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA. The nearest railway station is Leeds, approximately 240 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Leeds 240 yards
Burley Park 1.9 miles
Cottingley 2.5 miles
Headingley 2.6 miles
White Rose 2.7 miles
Morley 3.5 miles
Kirkstall Forge 3.7 miles
Bramley (West Yorkshire) 3.9 miles
Cross Gates 4 miles
Woodlesford 4.9 miles
Horsforth 5.1 miles
New Pudsey 5.6 miles
Outwood 5.6 miles
Batley 6.6 miles
Garforth 6.7 miles
East Garforth 7.2 miles
Apperley Bridge 7.2 miles
Dewsbury 7.9 miles
Wakefield Westgate 7.9 miles
Normanton 8.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA. The nearest is Lane End Primary School, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA. The nearest is The Ruth Gorse Academy, approximately 780 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Ruth Gorse Academy 780 yards July 2017
    
University Technical College Leeds 0.6 miles January 2023
    
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School 0.8 miles October 2019
    
Co-op Academy Leeds 1.2 miles November 2022
    
Trinity Academy Leeds 1.3 miles April 2024
    
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown (All Through) 1.4 miles November 2021
    
Leeds City Academy 1.8 miles May 2019
    
The Elland Academy 1.8 miles July 2017
    
Cockburn John Charles Academy 1.9 miles April 2022
    
Al Kauthar Girls Academy 2.2 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA. The nearest is One Medicare Llp-The Light, approximately 810 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA. The nearest is Briggate Dental Practice, approximately 260 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA. The nearest is Nuffield Health, Leeds Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA. The nearest is Eye Room, approximately 240 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in LS1 4DA

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is over 10-30Mbps, a fast connection. At this speed gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing can generally be done without noticeable slowdown. A small number of devices will be able to share the connection simultaneously, although some slowdown may occur during evenings.

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Maximum Download Speed Available Between 10Mbps and 30Mbps

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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