Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

CITY SQUARE, LS1 2ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY SQUARE, LS1 2ES.

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Population

155

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS1 2ES 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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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Average age 30, 70% renting. LS1 2ES has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

LS1 2ES is a lively urban neighbourhood on City Square, 0.4km from School Close in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (663 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2ES are sourced from Output Area E00169797 (shared with 239 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 2ES. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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Crime rates near LS1 2ES are high at 663 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 offences1214
Shoplifting965
Other theft427
Anti-social behaviour350
Public order350

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.0 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.1 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.4 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils1.4 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.4 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

120 nearby
  • AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.5 km
  • Lovell Park Express1.0 km
  • One Beyond0.4 km
  • Out Of This World0.4 km
  • Regency Smart Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 115 more
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Pub, NightClub

130 nearby
  • Brooklyn Bar0.4 km
  • Cuckoo0.5 km
  • Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.5 km
  • Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.6 km
  • Oporto0.5 km
  • + 125 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

416 nearby
  • Admiral0.5 km
  • Benugo (within John Lewis)0.6 km
  • Bruschetta0.5 km
  • Cha Lounge0.6 km
  • Chef Jono At V&V0.6 km
  • + 411 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Chicken Village0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Just Wing It0.5 km
  • Munchbox0.5 km
  • Pot Pot0.6 km
  • + 72 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Leeds1.0 km
  • Be At One0.4 km
  • Discovery Inn0.2 km
  • Park Plaza Hotel0.1 km
  • Mercure Hotel0.4 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.2 km
  • Burley Park2.3 km
  • Headingley3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Infirmary Street0.0 km
  • City Square I0.0 km
  • City Square H0.0 km
  • City Square C0.0 km
  • Infirmary Street0.0 km