Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS1 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 1BA.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

86% of homes in LS1 1BA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 25).

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

LS1 1BA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00187074 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 1BA. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.7%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed26.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS1 1BA is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences275
Other theft116
Anti-social behaviour110
Public order84
Vehicle crime73

school Local Schools

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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.3 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.3 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.5 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sing Kee Supermarket0.9 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
  • Morrisons (Merrion Centre)1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

283 nearby
  • Flamingos Coffee House1.0 km
  • Pieminister1.0 km
  • Bibis Italianissimo0.9 km
  • City Varieties Music Hall0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • + 278 more
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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Batch'd0.8 km
  • Flossophy Candy Floss1.0 km
  • Gong Cha0.9 km
  • HMV0.9 km
  • Homesense0.9 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

81 nearby
  • Mission Nightclub0.9 km
  • Smokestack1.0 km
  • The Ship Inn0.9 km
  • Whitelocks0.9 km
  • Rebound Social0.3 km
  • + 76 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Fatsos0.9 km
  • Space To Eat1.0 km
  • Sqew1.0 km
  • Big Bite0.9 km
  • Easy Bite Freshly Made Everyday0.9 km
  • + 46 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Mercure Hotel0.2 km
  • Ibis Leeds Centre0.3 km
  • Cosmopolitan1.0 km
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel0.9 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.5 km
  • Burley Park1.8 km
  • Headingley3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington G0.1 km
  • Wellington F0.1 km
  • Wellington D0.1 km
  • Wellington E0.1 km
  • Wellington H0.2 km