Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

HARPER STREET, LS2 7EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPER STREET, LS2 7EA.

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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 7EA 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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1/10
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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 7EA 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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LS2 7EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Harper Street, 0.2km from Warehouse Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (753 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7EA 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 7EA. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 130,500

6 sales · Mean £ 128,291

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

Crime rates near LS2 7EA are high at 753 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 offences1302
Shoplifting1073
Public order445
Anti-social behaviour416
Drugs406

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

Outstanding256 pupils0.9 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.9 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.1 km
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The Richmond Hill Academy

Good615 pupils1.2 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

389 nearby
  • St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant0.9 km
  • Emba Soira Cafe1.0 km
  • Laghetto Restaurant0.8 km
  • Akbars0.3 km
  • Albaba Restaurant0.0 km
  • + 384 more
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Pub, NightClub

117 nearby
  • Forum Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • The Hope Inn0.9 km
  • Aire Bar0.2 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.6 km
  • Grove Inn0.9 km
  • + 112 more
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Takeaway Shop

75 nearby
  • BLUKKU0.5 km
  • Curry N Kebab0.2 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.1 km
  • Pollini's Pizza Slice0.2 km
  • Ali Baba's0.5 km
  • + 70 more
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Retailers - Other

122 nearby
  • Arden News0.1 km
  • Bluebird Bakery0.1 km
  • Firth And Payne0.2 km
  • George And Joseph Cheesemongers0.4 km
  • Lean Lunch At Primal0.7 km
  • + 117 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)0.1 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 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
  • Leeds Kirkgate Coach Stop0.1 km
  • Cultural B0.1 km
  • Kirkgate0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange G0.1 km