LS2 3AD 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS2 3AD is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (447 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00169783 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS2 3AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 3AD.
164
26
£ 49,600 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, LS2 3AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS2 3AD. The average age is 26.3. 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 LS2 3AD are high at 447 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
West Oaks School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Rosebank Primary School
Shakespeare Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.7 km
- Lovell Park Express0.7 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Out Of This World0.7 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.6 km
- + 123 more
Pub, NightClub
130 nearby- Brooklyn Bar0.8 km
- Cuckoo0.8 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.5 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.6 km
- Oporto0.8 km
- + 125 more
Restaurant, Cafe
412 nearby- Admiral0.7 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.7 km
- Bruschetta0.8 km
- Chef Jono At V&V0.5 km
- Cup \& Lid0.5 km
- + 407 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
89 nearby- Chicken Village0.5 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Just Wing It0.8 km
- Munchbox0.8 km
- Pot Pot0.6 km
- + 84 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.6 km
- Hilton Double Tree Leeds0.9 km
- Novotel (Leeds Centre)0.7 km
- Quebecs Hotel0.5 km
- The Met Hotel0.5 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.7 km
- Burley Park2.0 km
- Headingley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Civic I0.1 km
- Great George Street Temp Stop B0.1 km
- Civic G0.1 km
- Calverley Street Temp Stop A0.1 km
- Great George Street Temp Stop C0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS23AD · Data under Open Government Licence