LS7 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitelock Street, 0.3km from London, Little in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS7 1AL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 82 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00058874 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITELOCK STREET, LS7 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITELOCK STREET, LS7 1AL.
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£ 29,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS7 1AL 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
Social renting makes up 78% of tenure in LS7 1AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS7 1AL. 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
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 LS7 1AL is moderate at 82 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
Shakespeare Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Little London Community Primary School
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Blenheim Primary School
Co-op Academy Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Anglers Club0.8 km
- Players Bar0.9 km
- The Merchant0.8 km
- Leeds Academy0.9 km
- Pop World0.9 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- HFC Chicken0.9 km
- Homeboy Pizza Co0.1 km
- Little Bao Boy0.1 km
- Pumpkin0.8 km
- Jus Jerk0.9 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- Yorkshire Pantry0.8 km
- Argos0.9 km
- Claires Accessories0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett (32)0.7 km
- Next Staff Shop0.7 km
- + 93 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.5 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
205 nearby- Walla Dolla0.3 km
- Barburrito0.9 km
- Chatime0.8 km
- Eatime0.7 km
- ESS0.7 km
- + 200 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sing Kee Supermarket0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Morrisons (Merrion Centre)0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.5 km
- Burley Park2.8 km
- Headingley4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Benson Street0.1 km
- North St Benson Street0.1 km
- Sheepscar Junction0.2 km
- Sheepscar Junction0.2 km
- Cross Stamford St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71AL · Data under Open Government Licence