Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

BACK YORK STREET, LS2 7ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK YORK STREET, LS2 7ED.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS2 7ED 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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3/10
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Area Character

With 79% economic activity and an average age of 33, LS2 7ED is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 7ED is an up-and-coming urban area on Back York Street, 0.2km from Crown Point 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. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (69% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (607 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7ED are sourced from Output Area E00169789 (shared with 44 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 7ED. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 69%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime rates near LS2 7ED are high at 607 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 offences1163
Shoplifting804
Public order387
Drugs385
Anti-social behaviour355

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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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 pupils1.1 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • The Gateway Express0.3 km
  • Arden News0.1 km
  • Bluebird Bakery0.2 km
  • Firth And Payne0.2 km
  • George And Joseph Cheesemongers0.3 km
  • + 118 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.6 km
  • Hilton Double Tree Leeds0.9 km
  • Novotel (Leeds Centre)0.9 km
  • Quebecs Hotel0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

381 nearby
  • Printworks Cafe1.0 km
  • Akbars0.4 km
  • Albaba Restaurant0.1 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.2 km
  • Cargo Crepe0.2 km
  • + 376 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Pumpkin0.2 km
  • Curry N Kebab0.2 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.2 km
  • Pollini's Pizza Slice0.2 km
  • Jamaican Style Creations0.3 km
  • + 71 more
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Pub, NightClub

117 nearby
  • Aire Bar0.2 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.6 km
  • Doghouse Bar0.1 km
  • Brooklyn Bar0.3 km
  • Cuckoo0.3 km
  • + 112 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.8 km
  • Burley Park3.0 km
  • Headingley4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cultural B0.1 km
  • Leeds Kirkgate Coach Stop0.1 km
  • Dyer Street0.1 km
  • Cultural A0.1 km
  • Cultural H0.1 km