Welcome to the Leeds Observatory

The government published the 2019 Index of Multiple Deprivation on 26th September. 
We’ll be publishing our maps and analysis of the results for Leeds in the Deprivation section.

This website provides key data about Leeds and the people who live here. This information can be useful to local government, community and voluntary sector organisations, partners, businesses, students and members of the public.

Start here for guidance on how to use the Observatory

Ward profile
Click on the Ward map for a general profile that displays key statistics for the selected ward broken down by population, economy, housing, children & young people, crime, deprivation, health & wellbeing, and environment.

Themes
We have grouped information by key Themes that can be accessed further down this page or by visiting the ‘Themes’ tab. When you click on a theme, it shows an overview report with Leeds level data. For smaller geographical areas (like wards), click on ‘Profiles (local areas)’ and choose an area.

Further guidance
The Guidance section has a Leeds boundary map that shows wards, Community Committees, MSOAs, and LSOAs. This can help better understand the areas that make up Leeds.
There are also more tips on using the observatory.

Other information
Further information, including reports and needs assessments can be accessed from the tabs at the top of the page.

Quick Ward Profile
Population
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Children & Young People
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Health & Wellbeing
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Housing
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Crime & Community Safety
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Deprivation
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Economy & Employment
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Environment
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Total resident population
Source: Office for National Statistics
Unemployment Rate
Source: Office for National Statistics