LS14 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barncroft Drive, 0.4km from Beechwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Killingbeck & Seacroft ward and the Leeds East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS14 1BG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS14 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00058751 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNCROFT DRIVE, LS14 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNCROFT DRIVE, LS14 1BG.
169
52
£ 33,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS14 1BG 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
With 81% social renting, LS14 1BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 52-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS14 1BG. The average age is 51.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
2 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS14 1BG is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grange Farm Primary School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Beechwood Primary School
Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
John Jamieson School
Leeds East Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boggart News0.2 km
- Londis- Boggart Hill0.2 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Assura Pharmacy Park Edge0.5 km
- Grange Park Bakery0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beechwood Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Adrian Club And Institute0.9 km
- Leeds Golf Club0.9 km
- Orchard1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- LS14 Trust0.6 km
- Dib Lane Diner0.8 km
- Leeds Golf Club0.9 km
- Olive Branch Community Cafe0.6 km
- Jays Desserts0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Papas Pizzas0.8 km
- The Savvy Baker Fuelled0.8 km
- Wild Wingz0.2 km
- Captain Thorntons0.8 km
- Soprano Pizza0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates3.1 km
- Leeds6.0 km
- Burley Park6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Boggart Hill Road0.2 km
- Boggart Hill Road0.2 km
- Boggart Hill Cres0.2 km
- Boggart Hill Cres0.2 km
- Easterly Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS141BG · Data under Open Government Licence