Leeds

Smart city ranking
76 Out of 141
64 out of 118 in 2021
CCC CCC in 2021
Factor ratings
CCC Structures
CC Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,324,560
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.908
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.932 0.924 0.929 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 81.2 81.3 80.4 80.7 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 17.4 17.5 17.3 17.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.0 13.2 12.8 12.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 39,507 46,071 36,993 39,746 +2,753

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
69.9%
road congestion
51.1%
health services
49.8%
unemployment
39.7%
air pollution
35.4%
public transport
33.8%
security
32.1%
fulfilling employment
26.9%
green spaces
25.4%
recycling
21.6%
school education
21.4%
social mobility
18.1%
citizen engagement
14.8%
corruption
11.0%
basic amenities
9.1%
% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
58.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
56.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
77.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
62.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
67.2
Public safety is not a problem
44.3
Air pollution is not a problem
35.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
59.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.0
Public transport is satisfactory
48.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.4
Most children have access to a good school
62.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
62.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
63.0
Minorities feel welcome
61.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
60.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
72.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
57.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
53.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
47.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
53.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
67.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
60.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
59.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
54.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
40.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
38.4
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
58.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
49.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
66.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
51.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
71.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
42.4
Online voting has increased participation
60.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
54.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
54.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,324,560
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.908
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.920 0.932 0.924 0.929 +0.005
Life expectancy at birth 81.2 81.3 80.4 80.7 +0.3
Expected years of schooling 17.4 17.5 17.3 17.3 0.0
Mean years of schooling 13.0 13.2 12.8 12.8 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 39,507 46,071 36,993 39,746 +2,753

Priority Areas

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
69.9%
road congestion
51.1%
health services
49.8%
unemployment
39.7%
air pollution
35.4%
public transport
33.8%
security
32.1%
fulfilling employment
26.9%
green spaces
25.4%
recycling
21.6%
school education
21.4%
social mobility
18.1%
citizen engagement
14.8%
corruption
11.0%
basic amenities
9.1%

Attitudes

% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
58.6%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
66.9%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
56.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
77.3%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
62.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
67.2
Public safety is not a problem
44.3
Air pollution is not a problem
35.8
Medical services provision is satisfactory
59.1
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
32.1
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
26.0
Public transport is satisfactory
48.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
66.4
Most children have access to a good school
62.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
62.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
63.0
Minorities feel welcome
61.6
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
60.2
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
72.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
57.2
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
53.2
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
47.9
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
53.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
67.2
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
60.8
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
59.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
35.4
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
54.6
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
40.9
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
38.4
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
58.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
49.5
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
66.5
IT skills are taught well in schools
59.0
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
51.9
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
71.6
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
42.4
Online voting has increased participation
60.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
54.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
54.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max