Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS1 2FH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

LS1 2FH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 2FH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 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 2FH offers 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 (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2FH 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 2FH. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near LS1 2FH are high at 199 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 offences465
Other theft174
Public order160
Anti-social behaviour137
Vehicle crime90

school Local Schools

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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.1 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.5 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.5 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Jamaican Style Creations1.0 km
  • Chickos0.9 km
  • The Chicken Shop0.9 km
  • Bengal Brasserie0.8 km
  • Big Bite0.9 km
  • + 60 more
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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Ryan News0.9 km
  • Poundbakery0.9 km
  • Briggate Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Chilli Shop0.8 km
  • Co-Op Leeds0.8 km
  • + 88 more
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Pub, NightClub

117 nearby
  • Call Lane Social0.9 km
  • Hi Fi Club0.9 km
  • Jakes Bar And Still Room1.0 km
  • Mojo1.0 km
  • North Bar0.9 km
  • + 112 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

359 nearby
  • Indian Pakwaan0.9 km
  • Just Grand Vintage Tearoom0.9 km
  • Las Iguanas Leeds/Blazing Bird/Bang Bang Burrito1.0 km
  • Mrs Athas0.9 km
  • Psilo Bar0.9 km
  • + 354 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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Cosmopolitan0.9 km
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel0.8 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.6 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel0.2 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.5 km
  • Burley Park1.8 km
  • Headingley3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington H0.2 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • Wellington C0.2 km
  • Civic N0.2 km
  • Westgate0.2 km