Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS4 2AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS4 2AL.

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Population

197

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 28,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS4 2AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LS4 2AL — age 35, 30% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LS4 2AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Burley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS4 2AL offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LS4 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00169814 (shared with 37 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 LS4 2AL. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 around LS4 2AL is above average at 99 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 offences82
Shoplifting58
Public order25
Vehicle crime20
Anti-social behaviour19

school Local Schools

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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils0.3 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.5 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good197 pupils0.9 km
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Beecroft Primary School

Outstanding328 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School

Good173 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.2 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.7 km
  • Kirkstall Hill Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Kubus1.0 km
  • Meeting Point1.0 km
  • Greggs (Armley)1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Meat Is Dead0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.2 km
  • Aisha Cafe Express1.0 km
  • Happy Holidays (Hunger Scheme)1.0 km
  • Bannatyne Health Club0.4 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Johnny Leung0.9 km
  • Big Fellas Express0.8 km
  • My Chicken Express1.0 km
  • Sicilys And Zainus0.8 km
  • The China Chef0.8 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • EU INTL Foods0.9 km
  • Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.2 km
  • Aldi Store0.3 km
  • Lidl (Armley)0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • New Burley Club0.8 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.0 km
  • Malt Shovel Inn0.9 km
  • Armley Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Control0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park0.9 km
  • Headingley1.3 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkstall Road ASDA0.3 km
  • Kirkstall Road ASDA0.3 km
  • Haddon Road0.3 km
  • Woodside View0.4 km
  • Woodside View0.4 km