LS1 2BA is an active urban area located 0.4km 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 young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (340 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2BA are sourced from Output Area E00169810 (shared with 268 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS1 2BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2BA.
160
33
£ 49,600 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS1 2BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. LS1 2BA combines 79% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 2BA. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS1 2BA are high at 340 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
Rosebank Primary School
Lane End Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
Little London Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Go Gold Local0.9 km
- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.8 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Out Of This World0.7 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.8 km
- + 113 more
Pub, NightClub
126 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre1.0 km
- The Highland Pub0.7 km
- Brooklyn Bar0.7 km
- Cuckoo0.8 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.8 km
- + 121 more
Restaurant, Cafe
391 nearby- TGI Fridays0.7 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.9 km
- Bruschetta0.8 km
- Cha Lounge0.9 km
- + 386 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Chicken Village0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Just Wing It0.8 km
- Munchbox0.8 km
- Pot Pot0.8 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.9 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- Roomzzz0.7 km
- Travelodge Leeds Central0.7 km
- Hilton Leeds City0.5 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.3 km
- Burley Park2.1 km
- Headingley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington I0.1 km
- Wellington J0.1 km
- Wellington Q0.1 km
- Wellington C0.1 km
- Wellington H0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12BA · Data under Open Government Licence