We reveal which Leeds neighbourhoods have seen the biggest drop in case rates (Image: Gov.uk)

We reveal which Leeds neighbourhoods have seen the biggest drop in case rates (Image: Gov.uk)

Is lockdown in Leeds working? Here are the areas where Covid infections are falling the fastest

Leeds has now been in a lockdown for over three weeks - but is it working?

By Abbey Maclure

Published 27th Jan 2021, 11:56 GMT

Updated 27th Jan 2021, 12:02 GMT

Since mid-January the rate of positive Covid cases per 100,000 people in Leeds has been generally falling, according to Government figures. The latest figures show 53 out of the 107 Middle Super Output Areas in Leeds - a geographic measure of approximately 8,000 people - have seen a drop in infections. Here we reveal which neighbourhoods have seen the biggest drop in case rates per from January 14 to January 21. All images are for illustrative purposes only.

Meanwood has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 67%, from 448.0 to 149.3

1. Meanwood

Meanwood has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 67%, from 448.0 to 149.3 Photo: Google

Yeadon West has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 61%, from 336.4 to 130.8

2. Yeadon West

Yeadon West has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 61%, from 336.4 to 130.8 Photo: Google

Alwoodley has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 61%, from 568.0 to 221

3. Alwoodley

Alwoodley has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 61%, from 568.0 to 221

Bramley Park South has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 61%, from 403.7 to 158

4. Bramley Park South

Bramley Park South has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 61%, from 403.7 to 158

Guiseley North & West has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 58%, from 324.9 to 135.4

5. Guiseley North & West

Guiseley North & West has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 58%, from 324.9 to 135.4

Temple Newsam & Graveleythorpe has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 54%, from 390.1 to 181.1

6. Temple Newsam & Graveleythorpe

Temple Newsam & Graveleythorpe has seen rates of positive Covid cases fall by 54%, from 390.1 to 181.1

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