LS4 2BQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Botany Bay in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS4 2BQ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS4 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00057832 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS4 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS4 2BQ.
375
30
£ 35,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS4 2BQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS4 2BQ. The average age is 30.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS4 2BQ is above average at 120 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
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.8 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.9 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.8 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.4 km
- Leeds North And West Foodbank0.8 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Meat Is Dead0.2 km
- Five Guys0.2 km
- Burley 2000+0.5 km
- Downtown Sandwich And Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Krimos BBQ0.9 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Zaks0.8 km
- Burgerize0.1 km
- DC Foods21 Ltd0.1 km
- Foodstars0.1 km
- Harpos Pizza0.5 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Control0.2 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.9 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
- Malt Shovel Inn0.8 km
- Burley Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl (Armley)0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- EU INTL Foods0.8 km
- Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.6 km
- Headingley1.8 km
- Leeds2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cardigan Fields0.2 km
- Burley Place Viaduct Rd0.2 km
- Willow Road0.2 km
- Cardigan Fields0.3 km
- Canal Rd Forge Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS42BQ · Data under Open Government Licence