LS1 2EY is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2EY are sourced from Output Area E00187074 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS1 2EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2EY.
299
25
£ 49,600 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
86% of homes in LS1 2EY are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 2EY. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS1 2EY are high at 156 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blenheim Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Castleton Primary School
Lane End Primary School
Ingram Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Fat Annies Hot Dogs1.0 km
- Whitakers Farmhouse Eggs1.0 km
- Ryan News0.9 km
- Poundbakery0.9 km
- Briggate Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
366 nearby- Bonita Açaí1.0 km
- Cafe' Express1.0 km
- Indian Pakwaan0.9 km
- Just Grand Vintage Tearoom1.0 km
- Las Iguanas Leeds/Blazing Bird/Bang Bang Burrito0.9 km
- + 361 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Jamaican Style Creations1.0 km
- Chickos0.9 km
- The Chicken Shop0.9 km
- Bengal Brasserie0.9 km
- Big Bite0.8 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
117 nearby- Call Lane Social0.9 km
- Hi Fi Club0.9 km
- Jakes Bar And Still Room0.9 km
- Mojo1.0 km
- North Bar0.9 km
- + 112 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sing Kee Supermarket0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Morrisons (Merrion Centre)0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Cosmopolitan0.8 km
- Leeds Marriott Hotel0.7 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.6 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.9 km
- Crowne Plaza Hotel0.1 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.4 km
- Burley Park1.9 km
- Headingley3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington H0.1 km
- Wellington C0.1 km
- Wellington I0.2 km
- Wellington O0.2 km
- Wellington M0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12EY · Data under Open Government Licence