LS1 2FL is a lively urban neighbourhood on St Pauls Street, 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 2FL offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of just 19, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (307 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £204k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2FL are sourced from Output Area E00187152 (shared with 186 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS STREET, LS1 2FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS STREET, LS1 2FL.
1,311
19
£ 49,600 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS1 2FL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS1 2FL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% 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 2FL. The average age is 19.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 248,250
8 sales · Mean £ 270,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS1 2FL are high at 307 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
Lane End Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Go Gold Local0.9 km
- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.9 km
- One Beyond0.8 km
- Out Of This World0.8 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.8 km
- + 113 more
Pub, NightClub
124 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.9 km
- The Highland Pub0.6 km
- Brooklyn Bar0.8 km
- Cuckoo0.8 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.8 km
- + 119 more
Restaurant, Cafe
394 nearby- Manjaros0.9 km
- TGI Fridays0.6 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.9 km
- Bruschetta0.8 km
- + 389 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Chicken Village0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Just Wing It0.9 km
- Munchbox0.8 km
- + 72 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
- Wellington J0.2 km
- Civic N0.2 km
- Westgate0.2 km
- Wellington H0.2 km
- Wellington I0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12FL · Data under Open Government Licence