LS4 2HD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Kirkstall Road, 0.1km from Burley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS4 2HD 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 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS4 2HD are sourced from Output Area E00057832 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKSTALL ROAD, LS4 2HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTALL ROAD, LS4 2HD.
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 2HD 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 2HD. 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 2HD is above average at 113 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
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rosebank Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.8 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.9 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.3 km
- Armley Service Station1.0 km
- B And M Stores1.0 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Meat Is Dead0.4 km
- Gravity Trampoline Parks0.2 km
- Franksters0.3 km
- Cardigan Centre0.7 km
- Jerk Express0.7 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Goals Soccer Centre0.3 km
- Bridgewater Arms0.3 km
- Burley Conservative Club0.3 km
- New Burley Club0.8 km
- Royal Park Hotel1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.2 km
- Aldi Store0.1 km
- Lidl (Armley)0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Sams Sarnies0.9 km
- Krayz Pizza Express0.4 km
- Sicilys And Zainus0.8 km
- The China Chef1.0 km
- Big Fellas Express0.7 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.6 km
- Headingley1.4 km
- Leeds2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Haddon Road0.0 km
- Kirkstall Road ASDA0.2 km
- Cardigan Fields0.2 km
- Kirkstall Road ASDA0.2 km
- Burley Medical Ctr0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS42HD · Data under Open Government Licence