Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHEEPSCAR STREET SOUTH, LS7 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEPSCAR STREET SOUTH, LS7 1AD.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 29,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS7 1AD 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 78% of tenure in LS7 1AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS7 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sheepscar Street South, 0.3km from Little London in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS7 1AD is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 LS7 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00058874 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS7 1AD. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.1%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean48.7%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS7 1AD is moderate at 78 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.

Violence and sexual offences133
Other theft62
Vehicle crime42
Shoplifting41
Public order35

school Local Schools

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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils0.5 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils0.5 km
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Dixons Trinity Chapeltown

Outstanding709 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils0.7 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.9 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.9 km
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Co-op Academy Leeds

Good859 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Yorkshire Pantry0.7 km
  • Abaseen Chapeltown0.9 km
  • T2 Tea1.0 km
  • TDs Newsagents0.9 km
  • Vinh Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.7 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.9 km
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

138 nearby
  • Walla Dolla0.1 km
  • Akbars0.9 km
  • Cafe Leep0.3 km
  • Crown Buffet0.6 km
  • Le Pain Quotidien1.0 km
  • + 133 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Homeboy Pizza Co0.2 km
  • Little Bao Boy0.2 km
  • Punjab Catering Leeds/Lucky Star/Chicos Fast Food/Nom Nom0.2 km
  • HFC Chicken0.7 km
  • Desi Khana / Lucky Star0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Leeds West Indian Centre0.7 km
  • Ramgarhia Sports Centre0.2 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.6 km
  • Anglers Club0.9 km
  • Fountain Head Inn0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • CC Continental Supermarket (Chapeltown)0.9 km
  • Roots0.9 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Hang Sing Hong0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.6 km
  • Burley Park2.8 km
  • Headingley4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheepscar Junction0.1 km
  • Sheepscar Junction0.1 km
  • North St Benson Street0.2 km
  • Roscoe Street0.2 km
  • Cross Stamford St0.2 km