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.
VIADUCT ROAD, LS4 2BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIADUCT ROAD, LS4 2BG.
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£ 35,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Rosebank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Castleton Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.9 km
- Aldi Store0.6 km
- Lidl (Armley)0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LS42BG · Data under Open Government Licence