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.
KING STREET, LS1 2HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, LS1 2HH.
160
33
£ 49,600 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Blenheim Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
Lane End Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: LS12HH · Data under Open Government Licence