Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

KING STREET, LS1 2HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, LS1 2HH.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

160

cake
Avg Age

33

payments
Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

work
Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: LS1 2HH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

LS1 2HH is a young, economically active community — 79% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

home £1,415,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS1 2HH is an active urban area on King Street, 0.5km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS1 2HH offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (385 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2HH are sourced from Output Area E00169810 (shared with 268 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 2HH. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 72%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,415,000

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

Crime rates near LS1 2HH are high at 385 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting590
Violence and sexual offences533
Other theft235
Anti-social behaviour220
Public order180

school Local Schools

S

The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.1 km
P

Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.2 km
S

University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.4 km
P

Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.4 km
P

Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.4 km
P

Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.5 km
P

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

127 nearby
  • The Highland Pub0.8 km
  • Brooklyn Bar0.6 km
  • Cuckoo0.7 km
  • Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.7 km
  • Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.8 km
  • + 122 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

399 nearby
  • TGI Fridays0.7 km
  • Admiral0.7 km
  • Benugo (within John Lewis)0.8 km
  • Bruschetta0.7 km
  • Cha Lounge0.8 km
  • + 394 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

118 nearby
  • AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.8 km
  • One Beyond0.7 km
  • Out Of This World0.7 km
  • Regency Smart Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.7 km
  • + 113 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Chicken Village0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Just Wing It0.7 km
  • Munchbox0.7 km
  • Pot Pot0.8 km
  • + 72 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
  • Roomzzz0.6 km
  • Travelodge Leeds Central0.6 km
  • Hilton Leeds City0.4 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.2 km
  • Burley Park2.2 km
  • Headingley3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Q0.0 km
  • Wellington J0.1 km
  • Wellington B0.1 km
  • Wellington I0.1 km
  • Quebec Street0.1 km