LS7 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Bagby Fields in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 20 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS7 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00169748 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS7 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS7 1AU.
1,010
20
£ 29,100 /yr
5%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS7 1AU 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 1AU is a student and graduate zone — average age 20, 62% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS7 1AU. The average age is 20.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS7 1AU is moderate at 54 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
West Oaks School
Blenheim Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Leeds City Academy
Hillcrest Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Yorkshire Pantry0.8 km
- News And Booze0.4 km
- Lovell Park Express1.0 km
- Abaseen Chapeltown1.0 km
- Neils Superstore0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Walla Dolla0.9 km
- Flames0.5 km
- Lievitoo0.5 km
- Lo Ma0.5 km
- University Of Leeds (Roger Stevens Coffee Bar) Waterside0.5 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Cabin Caribbean Cuisine0.9 km
- Humpit0.9 km
- Waki Maki0.9 km
- Wagamamma Leeds Kitchen0.4 km
- Punjab Catering Leeds/Lucky Star/Chicos Fast Food/Nom Nom1.0 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.9 km
- Leeds West Indian Centre0.7 km
- Ramgarhia Sports Centre0.9 km
- Mine0.9 km
- Moorside Social Club0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- CC Continental Supermarket (Chapeltown)1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.8 km
- Burley Park2.0 km
- Headingley3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Craven Road0.1 km
- Servia Hill St Marks Road0.2 km
- Craven Road0.2 km
- Servia Gardens0.2 km
- St Marks Road Servia Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71AU · Data under Open Government Licence