Leeds population statistics

In 2024, there were 879k residents in Leeds postcode area with an average age of 38.6 years. Population density was 884 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 17.7% since 2002 and population average age increased by 0.6 years in the same period.

Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates	Value in 2024
Total residents	879k
Average age	38.6
Population density	884

Leeds population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km²), estimates from 2020.

Leeds population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Leeds population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Leeds population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Leeds population pyramid by year

Leeds population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Leeds working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age group	head-count	% share of population	% for Eng & Wales
0-15	162k	18.4%	18.3%
16-64	574k	65.3%	62.8%
65+	143k	16.3%	18.9%

Average Age in Leeds postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode area	Average age in 2024
Leeds	38.6
England & Wales	40.8

Leeds population average age

Annual area statistics of Leeds's population average age compared to country statistics.

Leeds residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.