LS10 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Rothwell Haigh in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS10 1AX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS10 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00057830 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS10 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS10 1AX.
232
35
£ 42,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS10 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS10 1AX has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS10 1AX. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS10 1AX has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
Victoria Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Eurest C/o Royal Mail0.3 km
- Eurest Within Arla NDC0.3 km
- Pow Wow At The Hub (Steeper)0.5 km
- Baxter Storey (Lowell Financial)0.7 km
- ESS0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford3.6 km
- Leeds4.8 km
- Cross Gates5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Arla Foods0.1 km
- Arla Foods0.1 km
- Royal Mail0.2 km
- Royal Mail0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS101AX · Data under Open Government Licence