Calderdale vs Leeds
A side-by-side comparison of the Calderdale and Leedslocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Leeds is the more populous; council tax is lower in Leeds; Calderdale has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Calderdale | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 206,631 | 811,953 |
| Density | 568/km² | 1,472/km² |
| Deprivation | 16% in most-deprived 10% | 24% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,420 | £2,284 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 94% | 92% |
| Aged under 16 | 19% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 65% |
| Aged 65+ | 19% | 16% |