Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS1 2EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2EY.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British50.7%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed26.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences393
Other theft150
Public order133
Anti-social behaviour120
Burglary73

school Local Schools

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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.2 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.4 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.5 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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

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