LS10 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Knostrop in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For families considering a move, LS10 1BL represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 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 LS10 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00187149 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS10 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS10 1BL.
405
32
£ 42,900 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS10 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. LS10 1BL combines 79% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS10 1BL. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS10 1BL is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Low Road Primary School
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
Hunslet Carr Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
The Richmond Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Stourton Service Station0.8 km
- Metro Cash And Carry0.6 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- Greggs (Hunslet)0.7 km
- Loughanure Ltd (Ex Crawshaws)0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- St Josephs Catholic Club0.6 km
- Garden Gate0.6 km
- The Gardeners Arms1.0 km
- The Penny Hill0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Dylan's Sandwiches0.6 km
- The Country Kitchen0.8 km
- Wok In Express0.8 km
- Bangers And Baps Cafe0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Andreas Plaice0.7 km
- New Black Panda0.8 km
- Pizza Top0.8 km
- KFC (Hunslet)0.8 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons (Hunslet)0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bay Horse1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds2.7 km
- Cottingley4.8 km
- Burley Park5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Thwaite Gate0.1 km
- Severn Road0.1 km
- Severn Road0.1 km
- Thwaite Gate0.2 km
- Balmoral Chase0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS101BL · Data under Open Government Licence