Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS1 2HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2HT.

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Population

155

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS1 2HT 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 70% private renter occupancy, LS1 2HT is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS1 2HT is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from School Close 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. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (794 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2HT are sourced from Output Area E00169797 (shared with 239 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 2HT. 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

White / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 2HT are high at 794 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.

Violence and sexual offences1174
Shoplifting965
Other theft415
Anti-social behaviour344
Public order339

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.0 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.1 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.4 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils1.4 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.4 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

118 nearby
  • AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.6 km
  • One Beyond0.5 km
  • Out Of This World0.5 km
  • Regency Smart Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
  • + 113 more
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Pub, NightClub

131 nearby
  • Brooklyn Bar0.5 km
  • Cuckoo0.5 km
  • Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.6 km
  • Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.7 km
  • Oporto0.5 km
  • + 126 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

415 nearby
  • Admiral0.5 km
  • Benugo (within John Lewis)0.6 km
  • Bruschetta0.5 km
  • Cha Lounge0.7 km
  • Chef Jono At V&V0.7 km
  • + 410 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Chicken Village0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Just Wing It0.6 km
  • Munchbox0.5 km
  • Pot Pot0.6 km
  • + 72 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Clayton Hotel Leeds0.9 km
  • Be At One0.5 km
  • Discovery Inn0.2 km
  • Park Plaza Hotel0.1 km
  • Mercure Hotel0.4 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.2 km
  • Burley Park2.3 km
  • Headingley3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • City Square C0.0 km
  • Infirmary Street0.0 km
  • Infirmary Street0.0 km
  • City Square D0.0 km
  • City Square B0.1 km