Leeds Central and Headingley
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Leeds Central and Headingley cover the vibrant heart of Leeds and one of its most famous suburbs. The city centre is a hub of shopping, dining, and culture, home to the historic Leeds Corn Exchange, Kirkgate Market, and the Leeds Art Gallery. Headingley is renowned for its university life, leafy streets, and world-famous Headingley Stadium, hosting international cricket and rugby matches. The area blends modern city living with historic architecture, green parks like Woodhouse Moor, and a lively food and nightlife scene.
Wards in Leeds Central and Headingley
Leeds Central and Headingley is divided into 4 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Headingley & Hyde Park
- Kirkstall
- Little London & Woodhouse
- Weetwood
Leeds Central and Headingley is a constituency that covers these wards in Leeds.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 13,234 | 11.98% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 45,102 | 40.83% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 20,442 | 18.51% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,164 | 12.82% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 9,627 | 8.71% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 7,897 | 7.15% | 1,062,078 | 19.17% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 67,866 | 63.81% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 6,273 | 5.90% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| African | 4,800 | 4.51% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 4,172 | 3.92% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Chinese | 3,433 | 3.23% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 3,331 | 3.13% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 2,845 | 2.67% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,676 | 2.52% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Arab | 2,250 | 2.12% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 1,646 | 1.55% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,599 | 1.50% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,263 | 1.19% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 1,202 | 1.13% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Caribbean | 1,166 | 1.10% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 698 | 0.66% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 631 | 0.59% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 278 | 0.26% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Roma | 190 | 0.18% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 42 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.11% |