Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS2 7EP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7EP 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 7EP 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 7EP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. 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 (942 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

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

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

Crime rates near LS2 7EP are high at 942 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 offences1335
Shoplifting1306
Public order469
Anti-social behaviour453
Drugs408

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.5 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils0.8 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.1 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.3 km
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The Richmond Hill Academy

Good615 pupils1.3 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

123 nearby
  • Forum Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • Aire Bar0.1 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.7 km
  • Rebound Social0.8 km
  • Doghouse Bar0.1 km
  • + 118 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • BLUKKU0.7 km
  • Curry N Kebab0.2 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.2 km
  • Pollini's Pizza Slice0.3 km
  • Jamaican Style Creations0.3 km
  • + 72 more
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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Arden News0.3 km
  • Bluebird Bakery0.2 km
  • Firth And Payne0.2 km
  • George And Joseph Cheesemongers0.5 km
  • Lean Lunch At Primal0.7 km
  • + 118 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.7 km
  • Mercure Hotel1.0 km
  • Hampton By Hilton0.7 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.6 km
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel0.9 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

397 nearby
  • Akbars0.4 km
  • Albaba Restaurant0.2 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.2 km
  • Cargo Crepe0.3 km
  • Crown Buffet0.7 km
  • + 392 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.6 km
  • Burley Park2.8 km
  • Headingley4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Call Lane0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange F0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange A0.1 km