People over 70 are considered clinically vulnerable to coronavirus and while they can leave the house, the NHS has advised them to stay at home as much as possible. Thousands of volunteers in Leeds have signed up to help those in need and there are helpful steps you can take to protect and support your elderly relatives or neighbours during the pandemic. But some areas of Leeds have more residents over 85 and may have a greater number of vulnerable people needing support. These are the 11 Leeds areas with the highest percentage of elderly residents over 85, listed in descending order:
1. Wetherby
There are an estimated 758 residents over the age of 85 living in Wetherby, which makes up 3.72 per cent of the population
2. Adel and Wharfedale
There are an estimated 736 people over the age of 85 living in Adel and Wharfedale, which makes up 3.54 per cent of the population Photo: Google
3. Alwoodley
There are an estimated 728 people over the age of 85 living in Alwoodley, which makes up 3.24 per cent of the population
4. Otley and Yeadon
There are an estimated 679 people over the age of 85 living in Otley and Yeadon, which makes up 3.09 per cent of the population
5. Roundhay
There are an estimated 732 people over the age of 85 living in Roundhay, which makes up 3.05 per cent of the population
6. Harewood
There are an estimated 587 people over the age of 85 living in Harewood, which makes up 3.03 per cent of the population