LS10 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Thwaite Gate in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS10 1DY is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 LS10 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00057830 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS10 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS10 1DY.
232
35
£ 42,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS10 1DY 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
LS10 1DY has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-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 LS10 1DY. The average age is 35.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS10 1DY is moderate at 75 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
Hunslet Carr Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Metro Cash And Carry0.5 km
- William Hill0.8 km
- Greggs (Hunslet)0.8 km
- Loughanure Ltd (Ex Crawshaws)0.9 km
- Thwaite Mills Museum0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- St Josephs Catholic Club0.8 km
- Garden Gate0.8 km
- The Penny Hill0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Dylan's Sandwiches0.5 km
- Pickersgill Kaye Ltd0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bangers And Baps Cafe0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Andreas Plaice0.8 km
- Dylans0.5 km
- KFC (Hunslet)1.0 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons (Hunslet)0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bay Horse1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds2.9 km
- Cottingley4.9 km
- Cross Gates5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Thwaite Gate0.0 km
- Thwaite Gate0.2 km
- Severn Road0.2 km
- First Direct0.3 km
- First Direct0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS101DY · Data under Open Government Licence