LS4 2HF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willow Avenue, 0.2km from Burley Lawns in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, 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 2HF are sourced from Output Area E00057859 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW AVENUE, LS4 2HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW AVENUE, LS4 2HF.
472
29
£ 35,100 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS4 2HF 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 2HF has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 2HF. 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
Terraced
£ 143,000
2 sales · Mean £ 143,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS4 2HF is moderate at 64 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
Brudenell Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.6 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.4 km
- Go Gold Local0.7 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.5 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.6 km
- The Highland Pub0.9 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.5 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.9 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Manjaros0.5 km
- Meat Is Dead0.4 km
- Popinas0.9 km
- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.2 km
- Kaffa Cafe0.8 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Zaks0.2 km
- Alkhaleej0.2 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.7 km
- Bad Chick0.4 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi Store0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.5 km
- Leeds1.9 km
- Headingley2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Woodsley Road0.0 km
- Woodsley Road0.2 km
- Cardigan Road0.2 km
- Willow Road0.2 km
- ITV Yorkshire0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS42HF · Data under Open Government Licence