Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

NEW YORK STREET, LS2 7DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW YORK STREET, LS2 7DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

141

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS2 7DY 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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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. LS2 7DY combines 77% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

LS2 7DY is an up-and-coming urban area on New York Street, 0.3km from Warehouse Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS2 7DY offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (690 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7DY are sourced from Output Area E00170052 (shared with 4 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 7DY. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.4%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 67%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near LS2 7DY are high at 690 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 offences1230
Shoplifting904
Public order419
Anti-social behaviour391
Drugs391

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.5 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

387 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
  • + 382 more
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Retailers - Other

125 nearby
  • Corner Mart1.0 km
  • Arden News0.1 km
  • Bluebird Bakery0.1 km
  • Firth And Payne0.2 km
  • George And Joseph Cheesemongers0.3 km
  • + 120 more
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Pub, NightClub

118 nearby
  • Forum Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • The Hope Inn0.9 km
  • Aire Bar0.2 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.6 km
  • Grove Inn0.9 km
  • + 113 more
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Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • BLUKKU0.5 km
  • Corner Hut1.0 km
  • Curry N Kebab0.2 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.1 km
  • Pollini's Pizza Slice0.2 km
  • + 74 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.7 km
  • Be At One0.9 km
  • Discovery Inn0.6 km
  • Park Plaza Hotel0.6 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.8 km
  • Burley Park2.9 km
  • Headingley4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cultural A0.0 km
  • Cultural B0.1 km
  • Dyer Street0.1 km
  • Dyer Street0.1 km
  • Leeds Kirkgate Coach Stop0.1 km