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:
7. Garforth and Swillington
There are an estimated 547 people over the age of 85 living in Garforth and Swillington, which makes up 2.78 per cent of the population
8. Horsforth
There are an estimated 589 people over the age of 85 living in Horsforth, which makes up 2.69 per cent of the population
9. Rothwell
There are 520 people over the age of 85 living in Rothwell, which makes up about 2.62 per cent of the population Photo: Rothwell
10. Moortown
There are an estimated 567 people over the age of 85 living in Moortown, which makes up 2.59 per cent of the population
11. Cross Gates and Whinmoor
There are 602 people over the age of 85 living in Cross Gates and Whinmoor, which makes up 2.56 per cent of the population