Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

HAREWOOD STREET, LS2 7AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAREWOOD STREET, LS2 7AD.

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Population

187

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS2 7AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 66% private renter occupancy, LS2 7AD is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 48.9% year-on-year.

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

LS2 7AD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Harewood Street, 0.4km from Warehouse Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (987 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 48.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00169786 (shared with 126 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 7AD. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.7%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 132,500

6 sales · Mean £ 147,875

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

Crime rates near LS2 7AD are high at 987 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 offences1526
Shoplifting1503
Public order539
Anti-social behaviour504
Other theft459

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils0.9 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.9 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.1 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.1 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.1 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

411 nearby
  • St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant1.0 km
  • African Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
  • Babylon Lounge1.0 km
  • Emba Soira Cafe1.0 km
  • Laghetto Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 406 more
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Retailers - Other

125 nearby
  • Corner Mart1.0 km
  • The Gateway Express0.6 km
  • William Hill0.7 km
  • WH Smith Travel0.6 km
  • Batch'd0.3 km
  • + 120 more
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Pub, NightClub

125 nearby
  • Forum Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Becketts Bank0.5 km
  • Hedley Verity0.9 km
  • Revolution0.7 km
  • + 120 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sing Kee Foods1.0 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • BLUKKU0.7 km
  • Corner Hut1.0 km
  • Homeboy Pizza Co0.9 km
  • Little Bao Boy0.9 km
  • Pumpkin0.2 km
  • + 74 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.4 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.3 km
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.9 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.5 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.7 km
  • Burley Park2.7 km
  • Headingley4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Q0.0 km
  • Victoria P0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange D0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange C0.1 km
  • Victoria I0.1 km