LS4 2AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Viaduct Road, 0.3km from Botany Bay in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
Day-to-day life in LS4 2AP has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 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 2AP are sourced from Output Area E00057303 (shared with 632 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VIADUCT ROAD, LS4 2AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIADUCT ROAD, LS4 2AP.
522
32
£ 28,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS4 2AP 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.
Area Character
LS4 2AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS4 2AP. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS4 2AP is above average at 100 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.
school Local Schools
Rosebank Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Castleton Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.9 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.8 km
- Go Gold Local0.9 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.7 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.8 km
- Control0.5 km
- Burley Conservative Club0.9 km
- Armley Liberal Club Ltd0.7 km
- Bridgewater Arms0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Manjaros0.8 km
- Meat Is Dead0.3 km
- Cardigan Centre0.9 km
- Jerk Express0.8 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Zaks0.7 km
- Route 660.9 km
- Greek Street0.2 km
- Baobros230.2 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl (Armley)0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- EU INTL Foods0.8 km
- Aldi Store0.6 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.7 km
- Headingley2.0 km
- Leeds2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Burley Place Viaduct Rd0.2 km
- Viaduct Road Burley Place0.2 km
- Willow Road0.3 km
- Canal Rd Forge Lane0.3 km
- Willow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS42AP · Data under Open Government Licence