LS1 2AX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Leeds in Leeds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2AX are sourced from Output Area E00187074 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS1 2AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2AX.
299
25
£ 49,600 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS1 2AX is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% 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
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 2AX. 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
Economic Activity
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 rates near LS1 2AX are high at 162 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.
school Local Schools
Blenheim Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
West Oaks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.9 km
- Go Gold Local0.7 km
- Batch'd0.8 km
- Flossophy Candy Floss0.7 km
- Getting Fresh Ltd0.8 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
113 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.8 km
- The Highland Pub0.5 km
- Mission Nightclub0.9 km
- Smokestack0.9 km
- The Ship Inn0.8 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
364 nearby- Manjaros0.8 km
- TGI Fridays0.5 km
- Bibis Italianissimo0.9 km
- City Varieties Music Hall0.8 km
- Costa0.7 km
- + 359 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Fatsos0.8 km
- Space To Eat0.9 km
- Sqew0.9 km
- Humpit0.9 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.3 km
- Ibis Leeds Centre0.4 km
- Hilton Double Tree Leeds0.8 km
- Novotel (Leeds Centre)0.5 km
- Quebecs Hotel0.5 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.6 km
- Burley Park1.8 km
- Headingley3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Civic N0.1 km
- Westgate0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
- Leeds City College0.3 km
- Civic O0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12AX · Data under Open Government Licence