LS4 2ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wolseley Road, 0.3km from Burley Lawns in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS4 2ED is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 5.6% year-on-year. 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 2ED are sourced from Output Area E00057856 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOLSELEY ROAD, LS4 2ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSELEY ROAD, LS4 2ED.
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£ 35,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS4 2ED 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
LS4 2ED has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 5.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS4 2ED. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 202,500
Terraced
£ 170,000
5 sales · Mean £ 171,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS4 2ED is above average at 91 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
Brudenell Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.5 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.8 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.5 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.1 km
- Booze Bin0.9 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Manjaros1.0 km
- Meat Is Dead0.2 km
- Popinas1.0 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.9 km
- Five Guys0.4 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Zaks0.6 km
- Sams Sarnies0.9 km
- Big Fellas Express1.0 km
- 64 Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.6 km
- Control0.4 km
- Burley Conservative Club0.6 km
- Bridgewater Arms0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Store0.4 km
- Lidl (Armley)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.3 km
- Headingley1.6 km
- Leeds2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cardigan Road0.2 km
- Cardigan Fields0.2 km
- Burley Medical Ctr0.2 km
- Carberry Road0.2 km
- Burley Medical Ctr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS42ED · Data under Open Government Licence