LS4 2DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Matthias Street, 0.3km from Burley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS4 2DZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% 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 £166k, 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 2DZ are sourced from Output Area E00057853 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MATTHIAS STREET, LS4 2DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MATTHIAS STREET, LS4 2DZ.
216
43
£ 35,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS4 2DZ 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
With 65% social renting, LS4 2DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS4 2DZ. The average age is 42.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 166,600
1 sales · Mean £ 166,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS4 2DZ 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
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.6 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.9 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.6 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.1 km
- Booze Bin1.0 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Meat Is Dead0.1 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- Five Guys0.3 km
- Pinks Burgers And Desserts0.9 km
- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Zaks0.7 km
- Alkhaleej0.7 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.8 km
- Bad Chick0.2 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.7 km
- Burley Conservative Club0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
- Bridgewater Arms0.3 km
- Control0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.6 km
- Lidl (Armley)0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Store0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.3 km
- Headingley1.6 km
- Leeds2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cardigan Fields0.1 km
- Cardigan Fields0.2 km
- Burley Medical Ctr0.2 km
- Burley Medical Ctr0.2 km
- Willow Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS42DZ · Data under Open Government Licence