LS1 9SH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS1 9SH offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of just 19, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (419 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 9SH are sourced from Output Area E00187152 (shared with 186 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS1 9SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 9SH.
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 9SH 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
LS1 9SH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 9SH. 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
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 9SH are high at 419 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
Little London Community Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
West Oaks School
Shakespeare Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
125 nearby- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.8 km
- Lovell Park Express0.8 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Out Of This World0.7 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.7 km
- + 120 more
Pub, NightClub
131 nearby- Brooklyn Bar0.8 km
- Cuckoo0.8 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.6 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.6 km
- Oporto0.8 km
- + 126 more
Restaurant, Cafe
417 nearby- Admiral0.7 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.8 km
- Bruschetta0.8 km
- Chef Jono At V&V0.6 km
- Cup \& Lid0.6 km
- + 412 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.5 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Chicken Village0.5 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Just Wing It0.8 km
- Munchbox0.8 km
- Pot Pot0.6 km
- + 81 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.5 km
- Hilton Double Tree Leeds0.8 km
- Novotel (Leeds Centre)0.6 km
- Quebecs Hotel0.4 km
- The Met Hotel0.4 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.6 km
- Burley Park2.0 km
- Headingley3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Calverley Street Temp Stop A0.0 km
- The Headrow0.1 km
- Civic O0.1 km
- Civic M0.1 km
- Civic Q0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS19SH · Data under Open Government Licence