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.
LS2 7BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 7BW.
151
41
£ 49,600 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Ruth Gorse Academy
University Technical College Leeds
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Blenheim Primary School
Shakespeare Primary School
Lane End Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
399 nearby- Printworks Cafe1.0 km
- Akbars0.5 km
- Albaba Restaurant0.2 km
- Brunch Cafe0.3 km
- Cargo Crepe0.3 km
- + 394 more
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS27BW · Data under Open Government Licence