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Who lives in LS16 5JG

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in LS16 5JG, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Far Headingley & Weetwood
Council
Leeds
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber
Neighbourhood population
1,899 (2024)
Population

Who lives in LS16 5JG

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around LS16 5JG (Far Headingley & Weetwood) (about 1,899 residents).

Residents
1,899
2024 estimate
Households
732
Census
Median age
29
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 10%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 20–24, at 22.8% of residents. 42.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 10.2% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

LS16 5JGEngland
0%
10%
20%
30%
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Gender

The gender split

47.7% of residents are female and 52.3% male.

LS16 5JG
48%
52%
England
  • Female47.7%51%
  • Male52.3%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

32.3% of adults in the LS16 5JG area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 59.2% have never married.

LS16 5JGEngland
Married or civil partnership32.3%44.7%
Never married59.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved4.9%9.1%
Separated1.1%2.2%
Widowed2.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

87.9% of residents in the LS16 5JG area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

LS16 5JG
55%
33%
England
  • Very good55.3%48.5%
  • Good32.6%33.7%
  • Fair9.2%12.7%
  • Bad2.3%4%
  • Very bad0.6%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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