LS1 2HQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Leeds in Leeds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (497 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2HQ are sourced from Output Area E00169811 (shared with 87 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS1 2HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2HQ.
324
31
£ 49,600 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS1 2HQ 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
High employment, young population. LS1 2HQ combines 73% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 2HQ. The average age is 31.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS1 2HQ are high at 497 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
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 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.com0.7 km
- + 113 more
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- Brooklyn Bar0.6 km
- Cuckoo0.6 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.7 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.8 km
- Oporto0.6 km
- + 123 more
Restaurant, Cafe
404 nearby- Admiral0.6 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.8 km
- Bruschetta0.6 km
- Cha Lounge0.8 km
- Chef Jono At V&V0.8 km
- + 399 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sing Kee Supermarket0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Chicken Village0.7 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- Cosmopolitan0.5 km
- Leeds Marriott Hotel0.5 km
- Clayton Hotel Leeds0.9 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.5 km
- Be At One0.5 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.2 km
- Burley Park2.2 km
- Headingley3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Q0.0 km
- Quebec Street0.0 km
- Wellington J0.1 km
- Wellington B0.1 km
- Wellington A0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12HQ · Data under Open Government Licence