Leeds

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for Leeds. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for Leeds, not our estimates.

• 8,297 births and 6,913 deaths: natural change added 1,384 people.
• Moves within the UK (net) reduced the population by 5,251.
• International migration (net) added 1,700 people.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) reduced the figure by 167.
• Altogether the population fell by 2,334 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in Leeds: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for Leeds’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in Leeds moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

average house price and average private rent rose faster than pay over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Labour minority administration (2026) — Labour 48, Conservative 14, Green 11, Reform UK 10, Other and independent 10, Liberal Democrat 6 of 99 seats.

Since 2016: Labour (2016–2025); Labour minority administration (2026)

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How Leeds’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

106,965 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 127.3 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 0.6% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£36,716
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20268,297people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 2013751,485people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 2022811,953people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026751,485people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026811,953people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026751,485people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026811,953people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026811,954people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026751,485people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026811,956people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026751,485people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026811,953people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · up 4.5% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 202625,505people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · up 0.2 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20264.6%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 5.1% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,284
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20266,913people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20253,141kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202513.8%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 202611,805kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · up 1.8 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 20265.9%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · up 5.9% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£249,394
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202524.1
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202517.2%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202524.6%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-5,251people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 202615,245people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,700people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 202613,545people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,384people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-167people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 1.4% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025845,189people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · up 0.7 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 20263.6%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 3.6% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£1,140
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 3.2% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£723

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for Leeds; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for Leeds, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £1,720Year ending March 2021→£2,284Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In Leeds, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,720 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,284 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £564 or 32.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,284 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,720 in the year ending March 2021 = £564, which is 32.8% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,283.73 and 1,720.14, and 2,283.73 − 1,720.14 = 563.59.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Leeds, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,720 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,284 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £564 or 32.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £23,6882008→£36,7162025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Leeds, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £23,688 in 2008 to £36,716 in 2025, a change of £13,028 or 55.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £36,716 in 2025 − £23,688 in 2008 = £13,028, which is 55.0% of the figure for 2008.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Leeds, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £23,688 in 2008 to £36,716 in 2025, a change of £13,028 or 55.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £4542008→£7232025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Leeds, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £454 in 2008 to £723 in 2025, a change of £270 or 59.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £723 in 2025 − £454 in 2008 = £270, which is 59.4% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 723.00 and 453.50, and 723.00 − 453.50 = 269.50.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Leeds, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £454 in 2008 to £723 in 2025, a change of £270 or 59.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• -394Year to mid-2012→-5,251Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In Leeds, net internal migration by local authority fell from -394 in Year to mid-2012 to -5,251 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 4,857 or 1232.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -5,251 in Year to mid-2025 − -394 in Year to mid-2012 = −4,857, which is 1232.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Leeds, net internal migration by local authority fell from -394 in Year to mid-2012 to -5,251 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 4,857 or 1232.7% (ONS).

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• 9,296Year to mid-2012→15,245Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In Leeds, international migration into a local authority rose from 9,296 in Year to mid-2012 to 15,245 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 5,949 or 64.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  15,245 in Year to mid-2025 − 9,296 in Year to mid-2012 = 5,949, which is 64.0% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Leeds, international migration into a local authority rose from 9,296 in Year to mid-2012 to 15,245 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 5,949 or 64.0% (ONS).

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• 7,842Year to mid-2012→13,545Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In Leeds, international migration out of a local authority rose from 7,842 in Year to mid-2012 to 13,545 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 5,703 or 72.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  13,545 in Year to mid-2025 − 7,842 in Year to mid-2012 = 5,703, which is 72.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Leeds, international migration out of a local authority rose from 7,842 in Year to mid-2012 to 13,545 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 5,703 or 72.7% (ONS).

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• 1,454Year to mid-2012→1,700Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In Leeds, net international migration by local authority rose from 1,454 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,700 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 246 or 16.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,700 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,454 in Year to mid-2012 = 246, which is 16.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Leeds, net international migration by local authority rose from 1,454 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,700 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 246 or 16.9% (ONS).

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• 10,388Year to mid-2012→8,297Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In Leeds, births by local authority fell from 10,388 in Year to mid-2012 to 8,297 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,091 or 20.1% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  8,297 in Year to mid-2025 − 10,388 in Year to mid-2012 = −2,091, which is 20.1% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Leeds, births by local authority fell from 10,388 in Year to mid-2012 to 8,297 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,091 or 20.1% (ONS).

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• 6,472Year to mid-2012→6,913Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In Leeds, deaths by local authority rose from 6,472 in Year to mid-2012 to 6,913 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 441 or 6.8% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  6,913 in Year to mid-2025 − 6,472 in Year to mid-2012 = 441, which is 6.8% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Leeds, deaths by local authority rose from 6,472 in Year to mid-2012 to 6,913 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 441 or 6.8% (ONS).

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• 3,916Year to mid-2012→1,384Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In Leeds, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 3,916 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,384 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,532 or 64.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,384 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,916 in Year to mid-2012 = −2,532, which is 64.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Leeds, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 3,916 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,384 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,532 or 64.7% (ONS).

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• 2,370Year to mid-2012→-167Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In Leeds, other population change by local authority fell from 2,370 in Year to mid-2012 to -167 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,537 or 107.0% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -167 in Year to mid-2025 − 2,370 in Year to mid-2012 = −2,537, which is 107.0% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Leeds, other population change by local authority fell from 2,370 in Year to mid-2012 to -167 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,537 or 107.0% (ONS).

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Compare Leeds with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• Leeds and Birmingham
• Leeds and North Yorkshire
• Leeds and Somerset
• Leeds and Cornwall
• Leeds and Buckinghamshire
• Leeds and Sheffield

Or open any two areas as /compare/places/<area>/<area> — the address carries the whole comparison.

Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for Leeds said then and says now, with the periods named. Leeds since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for Leeds are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.