Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHITAKER STREET, LS28 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITAKER STREET, LS28 5AL.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS28 5AL's 56% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS28 5AL is a mixed residential area on Whitaker Street, 0.7km from Primrose Hill in Pudsey. Administratively it sits within Calverley & Farsley ward and the Pudsey constituency.

For families considering a move, LS28 5AL represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS28 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00058424 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS28 5AL. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 139,750

6 sales · Mean £ 148,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS28 5AL is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting141
Violence and sexual offences80
Other theft49
Anti-social behaviour25
Other crime17

school Local Schools

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Westroyd Primary School and Nursery

Good216 pupils0.3 km
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Farsley Farfield Primary School

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School

Outstanding494 pupils0.7 km
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Farsley Springbank Primary School

Good409 pupils0.7 km
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West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

Good240 pupils1.0 km
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Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

Requires Improvement1089 pupils1.0 km
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Pudsey Grammar School

Good1336 pupils1.1 km
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Pudsey Waterloo Primary

Good449 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • The Butchers Shop0.7 km
  • B And M Bargains0.3 km
  • Farsley Post Office0.8 km
  • Harvey, Davis And Sons0.7 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Farsley Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Jug And Barrel0.7 km
  • The Old Crown0.5 km
  • Farsley Cricket And Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Farsley Liberal Club0.4 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Coffee And Cake House0.7 km
  • Growlers0.6 km
  • Thai Sun0.5 km
  • Pudsey Civic Hall0.4 km
  • Scrap Community Craft Cafe0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.7 km
  • Asda (Owlcotes Centre)0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.3 km
  • Premier0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Faizas And Abids0.7 km
  • Fish\&Chips@1570.6 km
  • Mister Khans0.5 km
  • Croft Street Fisheries0.6 km
  • Rainbow0.7 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bay Horse Inn0.9 km
  • All Nations0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Pudsey0.5 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.8 km
  • Kirkstall Forge4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • New Street0.1 km
  • Bradford Road0.1 km
  • New Street0.1 km
  • Bradford Road0.1 km
  • Stanhall Avenue0.2 km