Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

VIADUCT ROAD, LS4 2BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIADUCT ROAD, LS4 2BG.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS4 2BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LS4 2BG — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

LS4 2BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Viaduct Road, 0.3km from Burley Lawns in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS4 2BG offers a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2BG are sourced from Output Area E00057859 (shared with 8 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 2BG. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.6%
Asian / British Asian31.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 109,000

64 sales · Mean £ 114,420

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

Crime around LS4 2BG is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences130
Other theft42
Public order33
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils0.5 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils0.9 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils1.1 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.2 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Leeds North And West Foodbank0.9 km
  • Co-Operative (Headingley)0.9 km
  • Noshi Food Store0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Local Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Five Guys0.5 km
  • Cha Cha Chai (Hyde Park)1.0 km
  • Chai Walay0.8 km
  • Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.5 km
  • Mythos Greek LTD0.6 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Chicken Stop1.0 km
  • Ice Scoop Gelato0.9 km
  • Alkhaleej0.5 km
  • Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.9 km
  • Bad Chick0.2 km
  • + 48 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Royal Park Hotel0.8 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
  • Malt Shovel Inn1.0 km
  • Bridgewater Arms0.5 km
  • Northern Snooker Centre0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.9 km
  • Aldi Store0.6 km
  • Lidl (Armley)0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Roomzzz Leeds City West0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park0.6 km
  • Headingley1.9 km
  • Leeds2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Viaduct Road Burley Place0.0 km
  • Burley Place Viaduct Rd0.0 km
  • Willow Road0.1 km
  • Willow Road0.1 km
  • ITV Yorkshire0.2 km