LS1 2DS is an active urban area on York Place, 0.4km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS1 2DS offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (319 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £542k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2DS are sourced from Output Area E00169810 (shared with 268 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK PLACE, LS1 2DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK PLACE, LS1 2DS.
160
33
£ 49,600 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS1 2DS 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
LS1 2DS is a young, economically active community — 79% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 2DS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
Flat
£ 292,500
2 sales · Mean £ 292,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS1 2DS are high at 319 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
116 nearby- Go Gold Local1.0 km
- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.8 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Out Of This World0.7 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.8 km
- + 111 more
Pub, NightClub
126 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre1.0 km
- The Highland Pub0.7 km
- Brooklyn Bar0.7 km
- Cuckoo0.7 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.8 km
- + 121 more
Restaurant, Cafe
396 nearby- TGI Fridays0.7 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.9 km
- Bruschetta0.8 km
- Cha Lounge0.9 km
- + 391 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- Chicken Village0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Just Wing It0.8 km
- Munchbox0.8 km
- Pot Pot0.8 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.9 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- Roomzzz0.7 km
- Travelodge Leeds Central0.6 km
- Hilton Leeds City0.5 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.3 km
- Burley Park2.1 km
- Headingley3.6 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: LS12DS · Data under Open Government Licence