LS1 2JG is a lively urban neighbourhood on St Pauls Street, 0.3km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS1 2JG offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. The predominance of young residents (average age 19) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (351 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2JG are sourced from Output Area E00187152 (shared with 186 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS STREET, LS1 2JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS STREET, LS1 2JG.
1,311
19
£ 49,600 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS1 2JG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
77% of homes in LS1 2JG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 2JG. The average age is 19.0. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS1 2JG are high at 351 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.
school Local Schools
Blenheim Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Rosebank Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
Lane End Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Go Gold Local0.9 km
- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.8 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Out Of This World0.7 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.8 km
- + 113 more
Pub, NightClub
129 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre1.0 km
- The Highland Pub0.7 km
- Brooklyn Bar0.7 km
- Cuckoo0.8 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.7 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
398 nearby- Manjaros1.0 km
- TGI Fridays0.7 km
- Admiral0.7 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.9 km
- Bruschetta0.8 km
- + 393 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Chicken Village0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Just Wing It0.8 km
- Munchbox0.8 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.8 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
- Roomzzz0.7 km
- Travelodge Leeds Central0.7 km
- Hilton Leeds City0.6 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.4 km
- Burley Park2.0 km
- Headingley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington J0.1 km
- Wellington Q0.2 km
- Wellington I0.2 km
- Infirmary Street0.2 km
- Quebec Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12JG · Data under Open Government Licence