LS7 1BF 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 1BF 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 112 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00170433 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKINNER LANE, LS7 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKINNER LANE, LS7 1BF.
384
28
£ 29,300 /yr
59%
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
LS7 1BF has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS7 1BF. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS7 1BF is above average at 112 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
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 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
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- Anglers Club0.5 km
- The Ship Inn1.0 km
- Mojo0.7 km
- North Bar0.8 km
- The Brotherhood Of Pursuits And Pastimes0.8 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
196 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
- + 191 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- HFC Chicken0.9 km
- Homeboy Pizza Co0.4 km
- Little Bao Boy0.4 km
- Pumpkin0.7 km
- Fatsos0.9 km
- + 37 more
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
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
- Aldi0.0 km
- + 10 more
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
- Byron Street0.2 km
- Cross Stamford St0.3 km
- Cross Stamford St0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71BF · Data under Open Government Licence