Leeds South
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Leeds South combines historic industrial heritage with modern regeneration. The area includes Middleton Park, a vast green space with woodlands and recreational facilities. Local communities are well-connected to the city centre by road and public transport. With a mix of residential areas, shopping centres, and green corridors, Leeds South offers both urban convenience and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Wards in Leeds South
Leeds South is divided into 5 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beeston & Holbeck
- Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
- Hunslet & Riverside
- Middleton Park
- Temple Newsam
Leeds South 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 | 31,609 | 25.11% | 1,157,053 | 20.88% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 13,075 | 10.38% | 485,848 | 8.77% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 23,302 | 18.51% | 726,186 | 13.11% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 25,628 | 20.35% | 1,017,489 | 18.36% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,334 | 15.36% | 1,092,608 | 19.72% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 12,959 | 10.29% | 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 | 73,111 | 58.78% | 80.85% | 74.42% |
| African | 14,311 | 11.50% | 1.48% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 9,861 | 7.93% | 3.80% | 6.15% |
| Pakistani | 5,647 | 4.54% | 5.41% | 2.66% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,775 | 2.23% | 0.98% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 2,548 | 2.05% | 1.48% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 2,398 | 1.93% | 0.92% | 1.63% |
| Bangladeshi | 1,976 | 1.59% | 0.53% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 1,888 | 1.52% | 0.26% | 0.50% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,796 | 1.44% | 0.72% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 1,298 | 1.04% | 0.29% | 0.42% |
| Caribbean | 1,248 | 1.00% | 0.41% | 1.05% |
| Arab | 1,139 | 0.92% | 0.46% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 998 | 0.80% | 0.67% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 995 | 0.80% | 0.54% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 927 | 0.75% | 0.46% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 866 | 0.70% | 0.46% | 0.85% |
| Roma | 371 | 0.30% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 237 | 0.19% | 0.11% | 0.11% |