Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the City and Hunslet ward LS1 2RD postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for LS1 2RD is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to City and Hunslet may wish to research the new neighbourhood before they take the plunge. Businesses and organisations can use demographic information for market research purposes. Charities and non-profit organisations may find the information useful to determine who lives in the postcode area.
People
Age Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in City and Hunslet.
There are 0 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the LS1 2RD postcode area since the last census.
| 0-16 | 1% |
| 17-30 | 87% |
| 31-45 | 8% |
| 46-60 | 3% |
| 61-75 | 1% |
| 75-90 | 0% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in City and Hunslet.
There are 0 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the LS1 2RD postcode area since the last census.
| Total households | 0 |
| Population | |
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in City and Hunslet is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Originally developed by the National Readership Survey to classify their readership, they are used by many organisations and companies for market research.
Classifications for social grades are based on the occupation of the head of the household. [Click to show]:
| AB | 41.3% |
| C1 | 46.8% |
| C2 | 4.4% |
| DE | 7.4% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of LS1 2RD identifies themselves as 71% white, 3% mixed, 12% Asian, and 1% black.
LS1 2RD has a higher than average percentage of Asians (UK average is 6.9%).
The breakdown of ethnicity for LS1 2RD is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with Major Conurbation'.
Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.
Urban with Major Conurbation| White | 71% |
| Mixed | 3% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Black | 1% |
| Other | 10% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In LS1 2RD, 12% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in City and Hunslet include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
| Single | 82% |
| Married | 12% |
| Other | 6% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the LS1 2RD postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in City and Hunslet were asked to give their current state of health at the time of asking, not based on their health over a specific period of time.
| Very Good | 48.1% |
| Good | 33.8% |
| Fair | 12.7% |
| Poor | 4.2% |
| Very Poor | 1.2% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in City and Hunslet do? Residents of LS1 2RD who were aged between 16 and 74 were asked their main occupation for the Census 2011.
Across the UK, 30.4% of people are managers, directors and professionals. This compares to 48% of the workforce in LS1 2RD.
5.7% of workers in LS1 2RD are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
| Managerial & Directors | 9.1% |
| Professionals | 39.3% |
| Associate Professionals | 23.2% |
| Admin & Secretarial | 10% |
| Skilled Trades | 3.2% |
| Caring, Leisure & Service | 3.2% |
| Sales & Customer Services | 5.7% |
| Plant & Machine Operatives | 0.5% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.7% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in LS1 2RD take home £62,920, which is 3% lower than the UK average.
In 2017, the ONS found that median workplace-based earnings in predominantly urban areas (excluding London) were £22,900 while predominantly rural areas were slightly lower at £21,400.
| IncomeAverage Weekly | AnnuallyAverage Salary | LeedsRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average income | £ 1210 | £62,920 | £37,232 | £39,468 |
| Upper average | £1610 | £83,720 | £42,900 | £44,980 |
| Upper average | £910 | £47,320 | £32,344 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of LS1 2RD was recorded as being 2.7% , which is lower than the UK average.
21.3% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 76% of people in LS1 2RD are in work.
| Working | 76% |
| Unemployed | 2.7% |
| Students | 21.3% |
