LS7 1AX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Mabgate in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS7 1AX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00187030 (shared with 272 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS7 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS7 1AX.
382
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£ 29,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
80% of homes in LS7 1AX are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS7 1AX. The average age is 28.7. 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 1AX is above average at 121 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
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Leeds
Little London Community Primary School
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Amigo (Chancellor Wing)0.9 km
- Amigo Store (Gledhow Wing)0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Poundbakery1.0 km
- Cater Choice Cash And Carry0.6 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Anglers Club0.5 km
- Mojo0.7 km
- North Bar0.8 km
- The Brotherhood Of Pursuits And Pastimes0.8 km
- Three Legs0.9 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
186 nearby- Complete Woman CIC0.8 km
- Costa Coffee (Gledhow Wing)0.9 km
- Deli Cafe (St James Hospital - Chancellor Wing)0.9 km
- Indian Pakwaan0.8 km
- Just Grand Vintage Tearoom0.7 km
- + 181 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- HFC Chicken0.9 km
- Chickos0.8 km
- The Chicken Shop0.9 km
- BLUKKU0.8 km
- Corner Hut0.1 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sing Kee Foods0.1 km
- Tian Tian Oriental Food0.5 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
- Aldi0.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ibis Budget Hotel1.0 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.8 km
- Hampton By Hilton0.5 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.5 km
- Burley Park3.1 km
- Headingley4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lincoln Green Ctr0.1 km
- Lincoln Green Ctr0.2 km
- Cross Stamford St0.2 km
- Cross Stamford St0.2 km
- Byron Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71AX · Data under Open Government Licence