LS1 2HL is a lively urban neighbourhood on King Street, 0.4km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (390 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2HL are sourced from Output Area E00169797 (shared with 239 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, LS1 2HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, LS1 2HL.
155
30
£ 49,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS1 2HL 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 2HL is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 70% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 2HL. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS1 2HL are high at 390 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
Blenheim Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
University Technical College Leeds
Little London Community Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Lane End Primary School
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.7 km
- One Beyond0.6 km
- Out Of This World0.6 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.7 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
- + 115 more
Pub, NightClub
129 nearby- Brooklyn Bar0.6 km
- Cuckoo0.6 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.6 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.7 km
- Oporto0.6 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
406 nearby- Admiral0.6 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.7 km
- Bruschetta0.6 km
- Cha Lounge0.8 km
- Chef Jono At V&V0.7 km
- + 401 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sing Kee Supermarket0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Chicken Village0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Just Wing It0.7 km
- Munchbox0.6 km
- Pot Pot0.7 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Cosmopolitan0.6 km
- Leeds Marriott Hotel0.5 km
- Clayton Hotel Leeds1.0 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.4 km
- Be At One0.4 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.2 km
- Burley Park2.2 km
- Headingley3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Quebec Street0.0 km
- City Square E0.1 km
- Wellington J0.1 km
- Infirmary Street0.1 km
- Infirmary Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12HL · Data under Open Government Licence