LS11 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Recreation Row, 0.4km from Islington in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Beeston & Holbeck ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £90k, 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 LS11 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00057329 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECREATION ROW, LS11 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECREATION ROW, LS11 0AL.
296
31
£ 36,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS11 0AL 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
LS11 0AL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 31).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS11 0AL. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 69,000
11 sales · Mean £ 73,727
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS11 0AL is above average at 97 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
Ingram Road Primary School
Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Lane End Primary School
Greenmount Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
The New Bewerley Community Primary School
Beeston Primary School
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.8 km
- S And J Drinks0.8 km
- Beeston News0.9 km
- Cohens Chemist0.3 km
- K J And K M K Patel0.6 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Mailbox0.9 km
- Armitages0.4 km
- Christines Cafe And Deliveries0.4 km
- Deli No 11.0 km
- Elland Road Cafe And Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Noi's Thai Kitchen0.8 km
- HFC0.7 km
- Juicy African Kitchen0.7 km
- S+L Kitchen Concepts0.6 km
- Safs Pizza0.2 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sylhet Supermarket1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Elland Road Express0.9 km
- Family Shopper0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Holbeck WMC0.5 km
- The Old Peacock0.9 km
- Beeston Broncos0.8 km
- Bulls Head0.4 km
- Golden Lion Hotel0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.7 km
- Cottingley2.4 km
- Burley Park3.1 km
Bus Stops
- City Evangelical Church0.2 km
- Cemetery Road Jct0.2 km
- City Evangelical Church0.2 km
- Top Moor Side0.2 km
- Elland Rd Fairway Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS110AL · Data under Open Government Licence