Authority → Leeds

Leeds Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Leeds in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

809,000

Population

6.5%

Unqualified

4.4%

Unemployment

£30,207

Salary

£272,086

Property

Quick answer: Leeds is a local authority in England. The population of Leeds is 809,000. The population per square mile of Leeds is 3,798. The average salary in Leeds is £30,207 per year. The average property price in Leeds is £272,086.


Books about Leeds: Numerous fiction and non-fiction books have been produced about the rich history of Leeds. Here is a link to some of the books about Leeds.


Leeds Demographics


The population of Leeds is 809,000. The population per square mile of Leeds is 3,798. The population has increased by 10,200 in the past year. The population has increased by 91,300 since 1981.


There are more females in Leeds. They account for 51.2% of the population.


Leeds Employment


74.4% of the people in Leeds are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Leeds is 4.4%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Leeds Student Population


The student population of Leeds is 36,600. Students account for 31.8% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


87.9% of the people in Leeds have an NVQ1 qualification. 79.1% have an NVQ2 qualification. 65.3% have an NVQ3 qualification. 46.2% have an NVQ4 qualification.


6.5% of the people in Leeds have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Leeds Economy


There are 30,210 businesses in Leeds. 88.0% are micro businesses. 9.6% are small businesses. 1.9% are medium businesses. 0.5% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Leeds are human health and social work activities businesses.


Leeds Salary


The average salary in Leeds is £30,207 per year. Males earn 21.2% more.


Salaries in Leeds are 9.52% less than the national average of £33,384.


Leeds Property


The average property price in Leeds is £272,086. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Leeds: £460,818 for detached houses. £266,621 for semi-detached houses. £203,077 for terrace houses. £157,828 for flats.