Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS2 7BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 7BR.

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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 7BR 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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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LS2 7BR is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 66% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

LS2 7BR is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 (614 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7BR 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 7BR. 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.

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

Crime rates near LS2 7BR are high at 614 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 offences1334
Shoplifting1067
Public order455
Anti-social behaviour430
Drugs405

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.6 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.9 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.0 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.1 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils1.2 km
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The Richmond Hill Academy

Good615 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

398 nearby
  • St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant0.9 km
  • African Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
  • Babylon Lounge1.0 km
  • Emba Soira Cafe1.0 km
  • Laghetto Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 393 more
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Retailers - Other

129 nearby
  • Corner Mart1.0 km
  • The Gateway Express0.5 km
  • William Hill0.7 km
  • WH Smith Travel0.7 km
  • Batch'd0.4 km
  • + 124 more
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Pub, NightClub

121 nearby
  • Forum Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • The Hope Inn1.0 km
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • Becketts Bank0.6 km
  • Revolution0.8 km
  • + 116 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sing Kee Foods1.0 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

81 nearby
  • BLUKKU0.5 km
  • Corner Hut1.0 km
  • Homeboy Pizza Co0.9 km
  • Little Bao Boy0.9 km
  • Pumpkin0.1 km
  • + 76 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.4 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.4 km
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.8 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.4 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.8 km
  • Burley Park2.8 km
  • Headingley4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cultural A0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange G0.1 km
  • Kirkgate0.1 km
  • Cultural B0.1 km
  • Dyer Street0.1 km