Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

YORK PLACE, LS1 2ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK PLACE, LS1 2ED.

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Population

160

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS1 2ED 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LS1 2ED 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.

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

LS1 2ED 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 2ED offers 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. 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 (345 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2ED are sourced from Output Area E00169810 (shared with 268 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 2ED. 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

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 72%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 235,000

4 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

Crime rates near LS1 2ED are high at 345 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.

Violence and sexual offences592
Shoplifting579
Other theft237
Anti-social behaviour212
Public order202

school Local Schools

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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.1 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.4 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.5 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

118 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
  • + 113 more
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Pub, NightClub

129 nearby
  • The Highland Pub0.7 km
  • Brooklyn Bar0.7 km
  • Cuckoo0.7 km
  • Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.7 km
  • Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.9 km
  • + 124 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

399 nearby
  • TGI Fridays0.7 km
  • Admiral0.7 km
  • Benugo (within John Lewis)0.9 km
  • Bruschetta0.8 km
  • Cha Lounge0.9 km
  • + 394 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Chicken Village0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Just Wing It0.8 km
  • Munchbox0.8 km
  • Pot Pot0.8 km
  • + 71 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
  • Roomzzz0.6 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
  • Quebec Street0.1 km
  • Wellington B0.1 km