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Leeds (LS15)
The LS15 postcode area is located in the Leeds postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1179 individual postcodes.
There are 32 electoral wards in the LS15 postcode area, including Ilkley, Leeds, Otley, Pudsey, Tadcaster, Wetherby which come under the local authority of the Leeds Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in LS15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of LS15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The LS15 postcode area is located in the Leeds district in the West Yorkshire region of England. It mainly covers the areas of Swillington, Halton, Colton, Oulton, Knostrop, Cross Gates, Austhorpe, Carlton, Scholes, Manston, Thorner, Whitkirk and Barwick-in-Elmet.
LS15 is a mainly residential area, host to many residential estates and villages as well as a large area of rural countryside and open fields. It is well connected by both road and rail links, with easy access to Leeds and Wakefield city centres.
The area is home to a number of parks and recreational facilities, including Crossgates football pitches, Colton primary school playing fields and Swillington allotment. It is also a popular place for walking and cycling. There is a range of convenience stores, pubs and restaurants scattered throughout the district.
LS15 has excellent transport links, with regular bus services operated by the West Yorkshire Metro. Many of the buses link the area to the nearby cities of Leeds and Wakefield, as well as connecting the area to surrounding villages and smaller towns. It also hosts a number of railway stations along the Wakefield-Leeds line.
The area hosts a number of parks, greens and open spaces, such as Swillington Common, Manston Rock, Thorner Closes and the Colton Primary School playing fields. There are also a number of leisure and recreational activities to enjoy such as bowling and golf.
The local economy is primarily based in services, construction, retail, leisure and manufacturing. It is home to many large companies such as Leeds City Council, NHS Leeds, Yorkshire Bank and Aviva.
Health services are well catered for in the area, with two NHS walk-in centres located in Crossgates and Halton, as well as a number of GP surgeries.
LS15 is a thriving postcode area, offering a mix of residential areas, leisure and recreational activities, and a variety of retail and manufacturing businesses. It is a great place to live and work, and offers excellent transport links into nearby cities.
Demographics
West Yorkshire
LS15 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.
West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.
West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | LS15 |
| Postal Town | Leeds |
| MSOA Name | Leeds 073 |
| LSOA Name | Leeds 073B |
| County | West Yorkshire |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
LS15 Electoral Wards
The postal region of LS15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, May 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.