LS2 3AW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Cookridge Street, 0.2km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS2 3AW is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 (418 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00169783 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOKRIDGE STREET, LS2 3AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKRIDGE STREET, LS2 3AW.
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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in LS2 3AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 3AW. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS2 3AW are high at 418 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
West Oaks School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Shakespeare Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Rosebank Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.8 km
- Lovell Park Express0.6 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Out Of This World0.7 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.6 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- Brooklyn Bar0.8 km
- Cuckoo0.9 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.5 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.5 km
- Oporto0.9 km
- + 123 more
Restaurant, Cafe
407 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
- + 402 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 Foods0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Chicken Village0.4 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Just Wing It0.9 km
- Munchbox0.8 km
- Pot Pot0.5 km
- + 81 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.7 km
- Hilton Double Tree Leeds1.0 km
- Novotel (Leeds Centre)0.8 km
- Quebecs Hotel0.6 km
- The Met Hotel0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.8 km
- Burley Park2.0 km
- Headingley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Civic I0.1 km
- Civic G0.1 km
- Great George Street Temp Stop B0.1 km
- Merrion B0.1 km
- Great George Street Temp Stop C0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS23AW · Data under Open Government Licence