LS10 1EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Atkinson Street, 0.4km from Knowsthorpe in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS10 1EJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.6% year-on-year. 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00187104 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ATKINSON STREET, LS10 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATKINSON STREET, LS10 1EJ.
175
26
£ 42,900 /yr
88%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS10 1EJ 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
With 88% economic activity and an average age of 26, LS10 1EJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS10 1EJ. The average age is 26.2. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,250
42 sales · Mean £ 139,717
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS10 1EJ is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
University Technical College Leeds
Low Road Primary School
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
The Richmond Hill Academy
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Hunslet Moor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Leeds Gypsy And Traveller Exchange0.8 km
- G S Saandal Newsagents0.9 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- Greggs (Hunslet)0.7 km
- Loughanure Ltd (Ex Crawshaws)0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Brown Sugar0.8 km
- Rumbling Tum Cafe0.9 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Tuk Tuk Grills0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons (Hunslet)0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- St Josephs Catholic Club0.5 km
- Garden Gate0.5 km
- Station Hotel0.9 km
- The Gardeners Arms0.9 km
- The Penny Hill0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Andreas Plaice0.7 km
- New Black Panda0.3 km
- Pizza Top0.3 km
- Hungry Hippo Leeds0.6 km
- KFC (Hunslet)0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.8 km
- Brookfield Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.9 km
- Burley Park4.2 km
- Cottingley4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Atkinson St Fox Way0.1 km
- Atkinson Street Fox Way0.1 km
- Donisthorpe Street0.3 km
- South Accommodation Rd Donisthorpe Street0.3 km
- Stafford Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS101EJ · Data under Open Government Licence