LS2 7BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Quarry Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS2 7BS offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of just 23, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (362 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00169788 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS2 7BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 7BS.
373
23
£ 49,600 /yr
30%
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
LS2 7BS is a high-turnover rental hub — with 86% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS2 7BS. The average age is 23.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 7BS are high at 362 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Shakespeare Primary School
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Co-op Academy Leeds
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- Anglers Club0.8 km
- Call Lane Social0.6 km
- Hi Fi Club0.5 km
- Jakes Bar And Still Room0.6 km
- Mojo0.4 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
363 nearby- Complete Woman CIC0.7 km
- Indian Pakwaan0.5 km
- Just Grand Vintage Tearoom0.4 km
- Las Iguanas Leeds/Blazing Bird/Bang Bang Burrito0.5 km
- Mrs Athas0.5 km
- + 358 more
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Ryan News0.5 km
- Poundbakery0.5 km
- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.3 km
- Lovell Park Express0.6 km
- One Beyond0.4 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sing Kee Foods0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Chickos0.5 km
- The Chicken Shop0.4 km
- Chicken Village0.5 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Just Wing It0.5 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.2 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.9 km
- Dakota Deluxe Leeds0.9 km
- Quebecs Hotel1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.0 km
- Burley Park2.9 km
- Headingley4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria F0.0 km
- Victoria E0.0 km
- Victoria D0.2 km
- Bus Stn0.2 km
- Bus Stn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS27BS · Data under Open Government Licence