LS7 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Lovell Park Hill, 0.2km from The Leylands in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS7 1AJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS7 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00169625 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVELL PARK HILL, LS7 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVELL PARK HILL, LS7 1AJ.
276
42
£ 29,100 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS7 1AJ 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
LS7 1AJ has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS7 1AJ. The average age is 42.0. 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
Flat
£ 48,050
8 sales · Mean £ 46,393
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS7 1AJ is above average at 119 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
Little London Community Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Shakespeare Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Co-op Academy Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
326 nearby- St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant0.9 km
- African Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
- Babylon Lounge0.6 km
- Barwaaqo Cafe And Restaurant0.6 km
- Emba Soira Cafe0.8 km
- + 321 more
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Cater Choice Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Corner Mart0.6 km
- Sip-Up 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.7 km
- Arden News0.8 km
- Bluebird Bakery0.8 km
- + 119 more
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- Forum Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Leeds West Indian Centre0.9 km
- Ramgarhia Sports Centre0.6 km
- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.3 km
- Call Lane Social1.0 km
- + 91 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sing Kee Foods0.4 km
- Tian Tian Oriental Food0.8 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- BLUKKU0.9 km
- Corner Hut0.6 km
- Curry N Kebab0.7 km
- Golden Fisheries0.8 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice0.7 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.5 km
- Be At One0.8 km
- Dakota Deluxe Leeds0.9 km
- Leeds Marriott Hotel1.0 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.2 km
- Burley Park2.6 km
- Headingley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Lovell Park Hill0.1 km
- Lovell Park0.1 km
- Grafton Street0.1 km
- Lovell Park0.2 km
- Benson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71AJ · Data under Open Government Licence