Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS2 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 3AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

483

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Avg Age

21

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Avg Income

£ 29,100 /yr

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Employed

7%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS2 3AR 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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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LS2 3AR is a student and graduate zone — average age 21, 62% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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

LS2 3AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Woodhouse in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS2 3AR offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of just 21, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00058856 (shared with 42 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 LS2 3AR. The average age is 21.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

7%Active
FT: 4%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around LS2 3AR is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences167
Other theft66
Bicycle theft60
Public order48
Anti-social behaviour44

school Local Schools

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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.3 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils0.8 km
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West Oaks School

Outstanding357 pupils0.8 km
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Quarry Mount Primary School

Good191 pupils1.0 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.2 km
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Leeds City Academy

Good877 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils1.4 km
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Dixons Trinity Chapeltown

Outstanding709 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • City Campus Shop0.4 km
  • Everyday Essentials0.3 km
  • Greggs (Albion Street)0.8 km
  • Savers0.8 km
  • Vue Cinemas0.8 km
  • + 57 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.9 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
  • Dakota Deluxe Leeds0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Flight Club Darts0.8 km
  • Leeds Academy0.6 km
  • Mr Foleys Cask Ale House0.8 km
  • Pop World0.6 km
  • Thewlis Cocktail Bar0.9 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

193 nearby
  • Bar Soba0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero (The Headrow)0.9 km
  • City Campus Coffee Shop (Leslie Silver Building)0.4 km
  • Civic Hall - Members Kitchen0.5 km
  • Comptoir Libanais0.9 km
  • + 188 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Around The Clock (Victoria House)0.8 km
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen0.9 km
  • Jus Jerk0.8 km
  • The Pizza Authority0.7 km
  • Fatsos1.0 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sing Kee Supermarket0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Morrisons (Merrion Centre)0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.3 km
  • Burley Park1.7 km
  • Headingley3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeds University0.1 km
  • Leeds University0.1 km
  • Lodge Street0.1 km
  • Blackman Lane0.1 km
  • Cavendish Road University Steps0.1 km