LS2 3ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodhouse Lane, 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 3ED offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 21) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 3ED are sourced from Output Area E00058856 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODHOUSE LANE, LS2 3ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODHOUSE LANE, LS2 3ED.
483
21
£ 29,100 /yr
7%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS2 3ED 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
LS2 3ED 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS2 3ED. 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
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 around LS2 3ED is above average at 91 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
Quarry Mount Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Leeds City Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
67 nearby- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.9 km
- The Ship Inn0.9 km
- The Lost And Found Leeds Club0.9 km
- The Library Bar And Venue0.9 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.6 km
- + 62 more
Restaurant, Cafe
246 nearby- Leeds College Of Building (Refectory)1.0 km
- The Swine That Dines0.9 km
- Wen Chinese Resturant0.9 km
- City Varieties Music Hall0.9 km
- Costa0.9 km
- + 241 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Flossophy Candy Floss0.6 km
- Getting Fresh Ltd0.8 km
- Gong Cha0.6 km
- HMV0.9 km
- Homesense0.8 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Fatsos0.9 km
- Hooyah Burgers0.9 km
- Nelsen Catering0.7 km
- Getting Fresh Gyros0.8 km
- Submelt0.8 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Mercure Hotel1.0 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.4 km
- Be At One0.5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.7 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sing Kee Supermarket0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.2 km
- Burley Park1.8 km
- Headingley3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fenton Street0.0 km
- Lodge Street0.0 km
- Blackman Lane0.1 km
- Woodhouse Ln Car Pk0.2 km
- Leeds University0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS23ED · Data under Open Government Licence