People of the UK - Leeds Flashcards
Where is Leeds located?
Leeds is in West Yorkshire, North of England.
What is the current population of Leeds (2021 Census)?
812,000, up from 751,500 in 2011
How much is Leeds’ economy worth (2022)?
£24.8 billion, with GVA per head of £25,770
What is the employment rate in Leeds (2023)?
0.768
What percentage of Leeds’ population is non-White British (2021 Census)?
22.6%, up from 17% in 2011
How many students are there in Leeds (2022-2023)?
Around 70,000 across Leeds’ universities
What is the average house price in Leeds (2023)?
£225,000
How many digital and tech businesses are in Leeds (2023)?
Over 3,500, employing 45,000 people
How does Leeds rank in terms of inequality?
Among the most unequal cities in UK - 164 areas in the most deprived 10% nationally (2019)
What percentage of commuting journeys in Leeds use sustainable transport (2023)?
28% by public transport, walking or cycling
What percentage of Leeds pupils achieve Grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSEs (2022)?
0.486
What was Leeds’ historical international migration pattern?
Commonwealth migrants from the Caribbean settled in Harehills in the 1950s, Indian and Pakistani nationals often clustered together, 30,000 Irish spread throughout the city, WWII Polish refugees in the city centre
What recent international migration has Leeds experienced?
Polish and Lithuanian migrants following EU rule changes in 2004; in 2013, immigrant net growth of 1,700
How has national migration affected Leeds?
30,000 students demanding housing, which has driven an increase in entertainment, clothes shops, nightlife, and food options, developing a large café culture
What are Leeds’ major employment sectors?
Industry centre with ASDA headquarters, digital infrastructure attracting new business, creative industry hubs in old industrial buildings, and 7,000 people employed by Leeds General Infirmary
What entertainment options exist in Leeds?
Yorkshire tourism initiatives like the 2014 Tour de France start, football, rugby, and cricket teams with Test Match Cricket at Headingley, and proximity to Yorkshire Dales and National Park
What housing challenges does Leeds face?
24,000 people on the housing waiting list, less than the national average own their homes, student housing raising rent prices, and a rise in gated communities
What transport challenges does Leeds face?
Journey time to London over 2 hours (HS2 will reduce to 81 minutes), air pollution from congestion third worst in UK, only 28% of people travel sustainably
What waste management challenges does Leeds face?
Over 150,000 tonnes of waste per year with 44% recycled, waste collection reduced from weekly to fortnightly due to budget cuts
What inequality exists in Leeds?
Third highest inequality in the UK. In Holbeck, 15% are on jobseeker’s allowance, while only 0.2% are in Westwood
How is the Leeds South Bank development an example of sustainable urban planning?
Infrastructure and investment including HS2 station, pedestrian and cycle bridges, water taxi and shuttle buses, retail/leisure services, educational developments, and Holbeck Urban Village as a creative/digital hub
