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.
LS1 2FH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2FH.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Blenheim Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Little London Community Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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- Cosmopolitan0.9 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
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Postcode Profile: LS12FH · Data under Open Government Licence