Is LS88 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in LS88 are higher than average, at 567 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of LS88?

The population for the LS88 area is approximately 342 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS88 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS88 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

342

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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6/10

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9/10

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5/10

workEmployment

10/10

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8/10

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9/10

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9/10

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9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

LS88 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS88 is a postcode district in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 32 active and 30 retired postcodes.

The majority of LS88 (100% of postcodes) consists of a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing.

Safety: Crime runs above average across LS88 at 567 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LS88 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 / British76.2%

Asian / British Asian11.8%

Black / African / Caribbean7.6%

Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active

FT: 55%

Unemployed: 0%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences103

Public order25

Criminal damage and arson15

Anti-social behaviour11

Other theft9