LS1 2FJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS1 2FJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood 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 (321 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2FJ are sourced from Output Area E00187074 (shared with 136 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS1 2FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2FJ.
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 2FJ 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 2FJ. 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 2FJ are high at 321 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
Blenheim Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Little London Community Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Go Gold Local0.9 km
- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.8 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Out Of This World0.7 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.8 km
- + 113 more
Pub, NightClub
127 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre1.0 km
- The Highland Pub0.7 km
- Brooklyn Bar0.8 km
- Cuckoo0.8 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.7 km
- + 122 more
Restaurant, Cafe
397 nearby- Manjaros1.0 km
- TGI Fridays0.7 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.9 km
- Bruschetta0.8 km
- + 392 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Chicken Village0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Just Wing It0.8 km
- Munchbox0.8 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.8 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
- Roomzzz0.7 km
- Travelodge Leeds Central0.7 km
- Hilton Leeds City0.6 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.4 km
- Burley Park2.0 km
- Headingley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate0.2 km
- Civic O0.2 km
- Civic N0.2 km
- Wellington J0.2 km
- Civic S0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12FJ · Data under Open Government Licence