Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

COOKRIDGE STREET, LS2 3AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKRIDGE STREET, LS2 3AW.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British58.3%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed29.4%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 22%
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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences732
Shoplifting432
Other theft311
Public order243
Anti-social behaviour191

school Local Schools

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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.6 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils0.9 km
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West Oaks School

Outstanding357 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.3 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.4 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.4 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.4 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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