LS7 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Sheepscar in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS7 1AQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 63 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00058874 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS7 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS7 1AQ.
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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 1AQ 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 1AQ has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AQ. 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 1AQ is moderate at 63 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
Shakespeare Primary School
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Hillcrest Academy
Co-op Academy Leeds
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Yorkshire Pantry0.6 km
- Abaseen Chapeltown0.8 km
- TDs Newsagents0.8 km
- Vinh Supermarket0.5 km
- Western Foods0.9 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.8 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.9 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
122 nearby- Walla Dolla0.1 km
- Akbars1.0 km
- Cafe Leep0.2 km
- Crown Buffet0.7 km
- Leeds College Of Building (Refectory)0.5 km
- + 117 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Homeboy Pizza Co0.2 km
- Little Bao Boy0.2 km
- Punjab Catering Leeds/Lucky Star/Chicos Fast Food/Nom Nom0.1 km
- HFC Chicken0.7 km
- Desi Khana / Lucky Star0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Leeds West Indian Centre0.6 km
- Ramgarhia Sports Centre0.2 km
- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.7 km
- Anglers Club0.9 km
- The Merchant1.0 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- CC Continental Supermarket (Chapeltown)0.8 km
- Roots0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Morrisons (Merrion Centre)0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.7 km
- Burley Park2.8 km
- Headingley4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sheepscar Junction0.1 km
- Roscoe Street0.2 km
- Sheepscar Junction0.2 km
- Roscoe Street0.2 km
- Cross Stamford St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71AQ · Data under Open Government Licence