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.
LS2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS2 postcode area.
11,155
28
£ 33,625 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ashlands Primary School
Ben Rhydding Primary School
Addingham Primary School
Menston Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Guiseley Primary School
Churwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Be At One
- Hampton By Hilton
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn
- The Wrens Hotel
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- BBB7 (Boom Battle Bar)
- Stick Or Twist
- Aire Bar
- Belgrave Music Hall And Canteen
- Brew Dog
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- Akbars
- Akmals Tandoori Bistro
- Albaba Restaurant
- Ambiente Tapas
- Axum Bar And Restaurant
- + 143 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd
- Co-operative (New York Street)
- Heron Foods
- Iceland Frozen Foods
- Morrisons (Merrion Centre)
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Golden Fisheries
- Hayes Seafoods
- Hook And Line
- Humpit
- Jamaican Style Creations
- + 34 more
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