LS1 2AD is a lively urban neighbourhood on East Parade, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of just 19, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (360 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00187152 (shared with 186 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST PARADE, LS1 2AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST PARADE, LS1 2AD.
1,311
19
£ 49,600 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS1 2AD 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
At 77% private renter occupancy, LS1 2AD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 2AD. The average age is 19.0. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS1 2AD are high at 360 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blenheim Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Little London Community Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
University Technical College Leeds
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
121 nearby- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.7 km
- Lovell Park Express1.0 km
- One Beyond0.6 km
- Out Of This World0.6 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.7 km
- + 116 more
Pub, NightClub
130 nearby- Brooklyn Bar0.6 km
- Cuckoo0.7 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.6 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.7 km
- Oporto0.7 km
- + 125 more
Restaurant, Cafe
404 nearby- Admiral0.6 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.7 km
- Bruschetta0.7 km
- Cha Lounge0.8 km
- Chef Jono At V&V0.7 km
- + 399 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sing Kee Supermarket0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Chicken Village0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Just Wing It0.7 km
- Munchbox0.7 km
- Pot Pot0.7 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Hampton By Hilton1.0 km
- Cosmopolitan0.6 km
- Leeds Marriott Hotel0.5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.3 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.3 km
- Burley Park2.1 km
- Headingley3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Infirmary Street0.1 km
- Civic S0.1 km
- City Square A0.1 km
- City Square E0.1 km
- Infirmary Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12AD · Data under Open Government Licence