Is Alwoodley in Leeds a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Alwoodley older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Alwoodley and Leeds? What is the claimant count in Alwoodley and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Alwoodley Health Statistics
Alwoodley has more residents (very_good_pc-$country_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Alwoodley | 51.87% | 31.58% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 1.14% |
| Leeds | 49.52% | 33.29% | 12.18% | 3.89% | 1.12% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 46.18% | 34.31% | 13.7% | 4.49% | 1.32% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Leeds changed since 2011?
Leeds residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.93% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 48.08% | 33.8% | 12.71% | 4.19% | 1.22% |
| 2021 | 49.52% | 33.29% | 12.18% | 3.89% | 1.12% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Alwoodley?
The largest employment sector in Alwoodley is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 31.61% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 16.17% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 13.89% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.18% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 7.91% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.82% |
| Skilled Trades | 5.13% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.46% |
Alwoodley Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Alwoodley residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Alwoodley to the national average for England.
| Level | Alwoodley | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.97% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 8.05% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.26% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.06% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 13.11% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 47.33% | 33.92% |
Alwoodley Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Leeds.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Leeds | 4.5% | -0.2% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 4.2% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 55.78% |
| In Part-Time Work | 28.45% |
| Unemployed | 4.33% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Alwoodley and Leeds
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Alwoodley either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 71.51 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 28.49 of Alwoodley residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Alwoodley | 71.51% | 28.49% |
| Leeds | 56.98% | 43.02% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 62.58% | 37.42% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Alwoodley has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Alwoodley compared to other wards in Leeds
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Harewood (Leeds) | 84.78% | 15.22% |
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| 2 | Adel & Wharfedale | 79.67% | 20.33% |
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| 3 | Guiseley & Rawdon | 77.6% | 22.4% |
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| 4 | Wetherby | 76.13% | 23.87% |
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| 5 | Ardsley & Robin Hood | 74.64% | 25.36% |
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| 6 | Kippax & Methley | 74.26% | 25.74% |
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| 7 | Horsforth | 73.76% | 26.24% |
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| 8 | Calverley & Farsley | 73.37% | 26.63% |
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| 9 | Morley North | 73.35% | 26.65% |
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| 10 | Roundhay | 71.72% | 28.28% |
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| 11 | Alwoodley | 71.51% | 28.49% |
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| 12 | Rothwell | 70.87% | 29.13% |
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| 13 | Otley & Yeadon | 68.24% | 31.76% |
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| 14 | Moortown | 68.23% | 31.77% |
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| 15 | Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 66.33% | 33.67% |
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| 16 | Pudsey | 65.73% | 34.27% |
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| 17 | Morley South | 62.52% | 37.48% |
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| 18 | Weetwood | 60.47% | 39.53% |
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| 19 | Farnley & Wortley | 60.13% | 39.87% |
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| 20 | Bramley & Stanningley | 51.56% | 48.44% |
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| 21 | Middleton Park | 47.75% | 52.25% |
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| 22 | Chapel Allerton | 47.12% | 52.88% |
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| 23 | Killingbeck & Seacroft | 43.75% | 56.25% |
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| 24 | Kirkstall | 39.77% | 60.23% |
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| 25 | Armley | 38.53% | 61.47% |
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| 26 | Beeston & Holbeck | 38.25% | 61.75% |
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| 27 | Gipton & Harehills | 31.91% | 68.09% |
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| 28 | Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 26.01% | 73.99% |
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| 29 | Hunslet & Riverside | 25.76% | 74.24% |
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| 30 | Headingley & Hyde Park | 16.78% | 83.22% |
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| 31 | Little London & Woodhouse | 12.88% | 87.12% |
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Alwoodley is ranked 11 out of 31 wards in Leeds for the percentage of home owners.Alwoodley & Leeds Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Alwoodley in the Leeds local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Alwoodley | 79.64% | 20.36% |
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| Leeds | 84.2% | 15.8% |
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| Yorkshire and The Humber | 88.65% | 11.35% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Alwoodley compared to other wards in Leeds
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Gipton & Harehills | 57.41% | 42.59% |
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| 2 | Little London & Woodhouse | 61.02% | 38.98% |
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| 3 | Hunslet & Riverside | 63.66% | 36.34% |
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| 4 | Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 66.82% | 33.18% |
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| 5 | Beeston & Holbeck | 70.43% | 29.57% |
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| 6 | Chapel Allerton | 74.34% | 25.66% |
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| 7 | Armley | 76.64% | 23.36% |
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| 8 | Alwoodley | 79.64% | 20.36% |
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| 9 | Roundhay | 81.68% | 18.32% |
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| 10 | Moortown | 81.7% | 18.3% |
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| 11 | Headingley & Hyde Park | 82.34% | 17.66% |
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| 12 | Kirkstall | 82.7% | 17.3% |
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| 13 | Middleton Park | 84.6% | 15.4% |
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| 14 | Weetwood | 84.89% | 15.11% |
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| 15 | Killingbeck & Seacroft | 85.61% | 14.39% |
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| 16 | Adel & Wharfedale | 88.54% | 11.46% |
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| 17 | Farnley & Wortley | 89.23% | 10.77% |
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| 18 | Calverley & Farsley | 90.36% | 9.64% |
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| 19 | Bramley & Stanningley | 91.14% | 8.86% |
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| 20 | Morley South | 91.7% | 8.3% |
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| 21 | Horsforth | 92.14% | 7.86% |
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| 22 | Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 92.52% | 7.48% |
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| 23 | Pudsey | 93.03% | 6.97% |
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| 24 | Morley North | 93.67% | 6.33% |
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| 25 | Harewood | 94.45% | 5.55% |
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| 26 | Ardsley & Robin Hood | 95.01% | 4.99% |
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| 27 | Rothwell | 95.02% | 4.98% |
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| 28 | Guiseley & Rawdon | 95.22% | 4.78% |
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| 29 | Wetherby | 95.6% | 4.4% |
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| 30 | Otley & Yeadon | 95.77% | 4.23% |
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| 31 | Kippax & Methley | 96.53% | 3.47% |
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';Alwoodley is ranked 8 out of 31 wards in Leeds for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Alwoodley Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Alwoodley.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
What is the population of Alwoodley and Leeds?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Leeds including Alwoodley. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Adel & Wharfedale | 19605 |
| Alwoodley | 22944 |
| Ardsley & Robin Hood | 22699 |
| Armley | 25313 |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 26957 |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 22613 |
| Burmantofts & Richmond Hill | 28766 |
| Calverley & Farsley | 23248 |
| Chapel Allerton | 24471 |
| Cross Gates & Whinmoor | 23327 |
| Farnley & Wortley | 24329 |
| Garforth & Swillington | 20202 |
| Gipton & Harehills | 33645 |
| Guiseley & Rawdon | 22697 |
| Harewood | 18182 |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 32459 |
| Horsforth | 22447 |
| Hunslet & Riverside | 28727 |
| Killingbeck & Seacroft | 24901 |
| Kippax & Methley | 21222 |
| Kirkstall | 22223 |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 37849 |
| Middleton Park | 28811 |
| Moortown | 22471 |
| Morley North | 22482 |
| Morley South | 22574 |
| Otley & Yeadon | 22064 |
| Pudsey | 24747 |
| Rothwell | 20250 |
| Roundhay | 23259 |
| Temple Newsam | 21193 |
| Weetwood | 21542 |
| Wetherby | 20567 |
| Leeds Total | 798786 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
