Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SKINNER LANE, LS7 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKINNER LANE, LS7 1BE.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 29,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

48% of LS7 1BE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS7 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Skinner Lane, 0.3km from Mabgate in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS7 1BE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00170433 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS7 1BE. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.0%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean24.0%
Other / Mixed13.6%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,000

2 sales · Mean £ 105,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS7 1BE is above average at 110 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.

Violence and sexual offences300
Other theft80
Public order60
Anti-social behaviour59
Criminal damage and arson56

school Local Schools

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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils0.3 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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Co-op Academy Leeds

Good859 pupils0.7 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Dixons Trinity Chapeltown

Outstanding709 pupils1.0 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Amigo (Chancellor Wing)0.9 km
  • Amigo Store (Gledhow Wing)0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Flossophy Candy Floss0.9 km
  • Getting Fresh Ltd0.8 km
  • + 89 more
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Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Anglers Club0.5 km
  • The Ship Inn0.9 km
  • Mojo0.7 km
  • North Bar0.8 km
  • The Brotherhood Of Pursuits And Pastimes0.8 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

200 nearby
  • Complete Woman CIC0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee (Gledhow Wing)0.9 km
  • Deli Cafe (St James Hospital - Chancellor Wing)0.9 km
  • Walla Dolla0.5 km
  • Fri3nds' Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 195 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • HFC Chicken0.9 km
  • Homeboy Pizza Co0.3 km
  • Little Bao Boy0.3 km
  • Pumpkin0.7 km
  • Fatsos0.9 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.4 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.9 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.8 km
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sing Kee Foods0.2 km
  • Tian Tian Oriental Food0.6 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.5 km
  • Burley Park3.0 km
  • Headingley4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lincoln Green Ctr0.1 km
  • Byron Street0.2 km
  • Lincoln Green Ctr0.2 km
  • Cross Stamford St0.3 km
  • Cross Stamford St0.3 km