LS2 3AE is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Woodhouse in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS2 3AE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At just 19 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00187152 (shared with 186 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS2 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 3AE.
1,311
19
£ 49,600 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS2 3AE 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
At 77% private renter occupancy, LS2 3AE is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 LS2 3AE. 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 LS2 3AE are high at 152 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blenheim Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
West Oaks School
Rosebank Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- Lovell Park Express0.8 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.9 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Batch'd0.9 km
- + 80 more
Pub, NightClub
80 nearby- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.8 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.8 km
- Roxy Ball Room0.8 km
- Santiago0.8 km
- The Old Red Bus Station0.9 km
- + 75 more
Restaurant, Cafe
291 nearby- Chef Jono At V&V0.8 km
- Cup \& Lid0.8 km
- Kino0.8 km
- Leeds Central Seventh Day Adventist Church0.9 km
- Leeds Central Seventh Day Adventist Church0.9 km
- + 286 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Hang Sing Hong0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Chicken Village0.7 km
- Pot Pot0.8 km
- Shawarma King0.7 km
- Falafel Guys0.4 km
- Fatsos0.8 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West1.0 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.7 km
- Mercure Hotel0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.0 km
- Burley Park1.8 km
- Headingley3.2 km
Bus Stops
- LGI A&E0.1 km
- Fenton Street0.2 km
- Civic H0.2 km
- Lodge Street0.2 km
- Woodhouse Ln Car Pk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS23AE · Data under Open Government Licence