Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WELLINGTON STREET, LS1 2EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, LS1 2EE.

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Population

160

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS1 2EE 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 79% economic activity and an average age of 33, LS1 2EE is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS1 2EE is an active urban area on Wellington Street, 0.5km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS1 2EE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (345 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2EE are sourced from Output Area E00169810 (shared with 268 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS1 2EE. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 72%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LS1 2EE are high at 345 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting546
Violence and sexual offences521
Other theft226
Anti-social behaviour207
Public order180

school Local Schools

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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.2 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.4 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.4 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.5 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.6 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.6 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

114 nearby
  • Go Gold Local1.0 km
  • AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.9 km
  • One Beyond0.7 km
  • Out Of This World0.7 km
  • Regency Smart Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 109 more
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Pub, NightClub

123 nearby
  • The Highland Pub0.7 km
  • Brooklyn Bar0.7 km
  • Cuckoo0.8 km
  • Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.8 km
  • Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.9 km
  • + 118 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

394 nearby
  • TGI Fridays0.7 km
  • Admiral0.8 km
  • Benugo (within John Lewis)0.9 km
  • Bruschetta0.8 km
  • Cha Lounge0.9 km
  • + 389 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Chicken Village0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Just Wing It0.8 km
  • Munchbox0.8 km
  • Pot Pot0.9 km
  • + 72 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
  • Roomzzz0.6 km
  • Travelodge Leeds Central0.6 km
  • Hilton Leeds City0.5 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.2 km
  • Burley Park2.1 km
  • Headingley3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington I0.0 km
  • Wellington M0.1 km
  • Wellington O0.1 km
  • Wellington C0.1 km
  • Wellington Q0.1 km