Official Government figures show that since mid-January the rate of positive Covid cases per 100,000 people in Leeds has been falling. It's now down to 170.8 after more than six weeks in lockdown. But infection rates vary across the city's Middle Super Output Areas, a geographic measure of about 8,000 people. Here we reveal which Leeds areas had the highest infection rates in the seven days to February 11, the latest available figures. All images are for illustrative purposes only.
1. Farnley East
Farnley East recorded the highest infection rate in Leeds, 493.3 (32 cases). It’s up 45.5% from the previous week. Photo: Google
2. Belle Isle South
Belle Isle South recorded 22 cases, that’s a rate of 384.6. It’s up 22.2% from the previous week.
3. Cross Flatts Park & Garnets
Cross Flatts Park & Garnets recorded 25 cases, that’s a rate of 330.8. It’s up 4.2% from the previous week.
4. Chapel Allerton North
Chapel Allerton North recorded 22 cases, that’s a rate of 327.5. It’s up 37.5% from the previous week.
5. Chapel Allerton South & Chapeltown
Chapel Allerton South & Chapeltown recorded 32 cases, that’s a rate of 313.3. It’s up 68.4% from the previous week.
6. Middleton Park Avenue
Middleton Park Avenue recorded 24 cases, that’s a rate of 311.6. It’s down 29.4% from the previous week.