LS7 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Mabgate in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS7 1BA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are above average at 103 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00058874 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS7 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS7 1BA.
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31
£ 29,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS7 1BA 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 1BA 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 1BA. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS7 1BA is above average at 103 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
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Amigo (Chancellor Wing)0.8 km
- Amigo Store (Gledhow Wing)0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Lovell Park Express0.5 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.8 km
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Anglers Club0.6 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.9 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.8 km
- Roxy Ball Room0.8 km
- Santiago0.8 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
162 nearby- Complete Woman CIC1.0 km
- Costa Coffee (Gledhow Wing)0.8 km
- Deli Cafe (St James Hospital - Chancellor Wing)0.8 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.9 km
- Chef Jono At V&V0.8 km
- + 157 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Roots0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sing Kee Foods0.0 km
- Tian Tian Oriental Food0.4 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- HFC Chicken0.8 km
- Chicken Village0.9 km
- Pot Pot0.8 km
- Shawarma King0.9 km
- BLUKKU0.9 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Wrens Hotel0.9 km
- Hampton By Hilton0.6 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.6 km
- Burley Park3.0 km
- Headingley4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Stamford St0.1 km
- Cross Stamford St0.1 km
- Lincoln Green Ctr0.3 km
- Benson Street0.3 km
- North St Benson Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71BA · Data under Open Government Licence