Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS2 7BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

151

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS2 7BW 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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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LS2 7BW has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7BW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Warehouse Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS2 7BW is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00169796 (shared with 50 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 7BW. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near LS2 7BW are high at 1191 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting1453
Violence and sexual offences1341
Public order470
Anti-social behaviour468
Other theft403

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.6 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.1 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.2 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.4 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.4 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

124 nearby
  • The Gateway Express0.6 km
  • Arden News0.4 km
  • Bluebird Bakery0.2 km
  • Firth And Payne0.3 km
  • George And Joseph Cheesemongers0.6 km
  • + 119 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Cosmopolitan0.1 km
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel0.1 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

399 nearby
  • Printworks Cafe1.0 km
  • Akbars0.5 km
  • Albaba Restaurant0.2 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.3 km
  • Cargo Crepe0.3 km
  • + 394 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Pumpkin0.4 km
  • Curry N Kebab0.3 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.2 km
  • Pollini's Pizza Slice0.3 km
  • Dough0.2 km
  • + 74 more
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Pub, NightClub

125 nearby
  • Aire Bar0.2 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.8 km
  • Mission Nightclub0.1 km
  • Smokestack0.1 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.1 km
  • + 120 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-operative (West Point)0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.5 km
  • Burley Park2.7 km
  • Headingley4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Call Lane0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange I0.1 km
  • Trinity L0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange J0.1 km
  • Trinity K0.1 km