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.
CITY SQUARE, LS1 2ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY SQUARE, LS1 2ES.
155
30
£ 49,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
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.
school Local Schools
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Blenheim Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Little London Community Primary School
Lane End Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS12ES · Data under Open Government Licence