Area Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS2 postcode area.

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Population

11,155

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 33,625 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
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5/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

LS2 is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

home £321,416 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS2 is a postcode district in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 339 active and 413 retired postcodes.

The majority of LS2 (65% of postcodes) consists of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population. Overall, LS2 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in LS2 are around £321k, up 1.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LS2 at 1609 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district's average age of 28 reflects a young, transient community — common near universities or with a high concentration of rental properties.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LS2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.4%
Asian / British Asian26.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4900
Shoplifting3511
Public order1750
Other theft1590
Anti-social behaviour1156

school Local Schools

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Ashlands Primary School

Outstanding366 pupils
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Ben Rhydding Primary School

Good193 pupils
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Addingham Primary School

Good203 pupils
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Menston Primary School

Good404 pupils
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Outstanding353 pupils
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Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Guiseley Primary School

Good467 pupils
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Churwell Primary School

Good461 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist (Merrion Centre)
  • Boots The Chemist (Vicar Lane)
  • Greggs (Central Bus Station)
  • Greggs (Merrion Centre)
  • Greggs (Merrion Street)
  • + 63 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Be At One
  • Hampton By Hilton
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn
  • The Wrens Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • BBB7 (Boom Battle Bar)
  • Stick Or Twist
  • Aire Bar
  • Belgrave Music Hall And Canteen
  • Brew Dog
  • + 34 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

148 nearby
  • Akbars
  • Akmals Tandoori Bistro
  • Albaba Restaurant
  • Ambiente Tapas
  • Axum Bar And Restaurant
  • + 143 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
  • Co-operative (New York Street)
  • Heron Foods
  • Iceland Frozen Foods
  • Morrisons (Merrion Centre)
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Golden Fisheries
  • Hayes Seafoods
  • Hook And Line
  • Humpit
  • Jamaican Style Creations
  • + 34 more