Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS1 2EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2EQ.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

At 86% private renter occupancy, LS1 2EQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

LS1 2EQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 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 2EQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 86% 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 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2EQ are sourced from Output Area E00187074 (shared with 136 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 2EQ. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.7%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed26.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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Crime around LS1 2EQ is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences313
Other theft135
Anti-social behaviour112
Public order106
Burglary72

school Local Schools

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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.2 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.4 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.5 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

356 nearby
  • Cafe' Express1.0 km
  • Indian Pakwaan0.9 km
  • Just Grand Vintage Tearoom1.0 km
  • Las Iguanas Leeds/Blazing Bird/Bang Bang Burrito0.9 km
  • Mrs Athas0.9 km
  • + 351 more
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Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • Jamaican Style Creations1.0 km
  • Chickos0.9 km
  • The Chicken Shop0.9 km
  • Bengal Brasserie0.9 km
  • Big Bite0.8 km
  • + 65 more
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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Ryan News0.9 km
  • Poundbakery0.9 km
  • Briggate Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Chilli Shop0.8 km
  • Co-Op Leeds0.9 km
  • + 93 more
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Pub, NightClub

112 nearby
  • Call Lane Social0.9 km
  • Hi Fi Club0.9 km
  • Jakes Bar And Still Room0.9 km
  • North Bar0.9 km
  • The Brotherhood Of Pursuits And Pastimes0.9 km
  • + 107 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sing Kee Supermarket0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Morrisons (Merrion Centre)0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Cosmopolitan0.8 km
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel0.7 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.7 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.9 km
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel0.0 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.4 km
  • Burley Park2.0 km
  • Headingley3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington H0.0 km
  • Wellington C0.1 km
  • Wellington O0.2 km
  • Wellington I0.2 km
  • Wellington M0.2 km