Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

KENTMERE AVENUE, LS14 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENTMERE AVENUE, LS14 1BW.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 27,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS14 1BW 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.

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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, LS14 1BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS14 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kentmere Avenue, 0.1km from Beechwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Killingbeck & Seacroft ward and the Leeds East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS14 1BW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £163k, 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00058754 (shared with 4 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 LS14 1BW. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 121,250

4 sales · Mean £ 131,862

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS14 1BW is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences169
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order27
Other theft23
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School

Good229 pupils0.1 km
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Grange Farm Primary School

Good475 pupils0.5 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Outstanding461 pupils0.6 km
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Bishop Young Church of England Academy

Requires Improvement683 pupils0.7 km
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Leeds East Academy

Good1010 pupils1.1 km
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Swarcliffe Primary School

Good326 pupils1.3 km
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Parklands Primary School

Outstanding381 pupils1.3 km
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White Laith Primary School

Good239 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Assura Pharmacy Park Edge0.9 km
  • Greggs (South Parkway)0.9 km
  • Holland And Barratt0.7 km
  • Kentmere Avenue Post Office0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Britannia Leeds Hotel1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bon Appetit Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Mill Around Cafe0.6 km
  • IFM At AGFA1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Yo\! To Go0.7 km
  • The Savvy Baker Fuelled0.8 km
  • Wild Wingz0.5 km
  • Soprano Pizza0.5 km
  • Subway (Seacroft Green Shopping Centre)0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Beechwood Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Cricketers Arms0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cross Gates2.5 km
  • Leeds6.2 km
  • Garforth Station6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kentmere Gardens0.0 km
  • Kentmere Gardens0.0 km
  • North Parkway0.2 km
  • Kentmere Avenue0.2 km
  • Pigeon Cote Road0.2 km