Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

CLOTH HALL STREET, LS1 2HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLOTH HALL STREET, LS1 2HD.

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Population

190

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

81%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS1 2HD 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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LS1 2HD is a young, economically active community — 81% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 2HD is an up-and-coming urban area on Cloth Hall Street, 0.2km from Warehouse Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS1 2HD offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (70% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (1141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2HD are sourced from Output Area E00169800 (shared with 12 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 2HD. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

81%Active
FT: 70%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 125,000

1 sales · Mean £ 125,000

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

Crime rates near LS1 2HD are high at 1141 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.

Shoplifting1453
Violence and sexual offences1374
Public order485
Anti-social behaviour474
Drugs414

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.6 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.1 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.1 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.3 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.3 km
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The Richmond Hill Academy

Good615 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

123 nearby
  • Forum Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Becketts Bank0.5 km
  • Revolution0.8 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.5 km
  • + 118 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

403 nearby
  • Laghetto Restaurant1.0 km
  • Printworks Cafe1.0 km
  • The Alchemist Bar And Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.5 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • + 398 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • BLUKKU0.7 km
  • Pumpkin0.3 km
  • Falafel Guys0.8 km
  • KFC (City Station)0.5 km
  • Dough0.3 km
  • + 72 more
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Retailers - Other

127 nearby
  • The Gateway Express0.5 km
  • William Hill0.5 km
  • WH Smith Travel0.5 km
  • Batch'd0.3 km
  • Flossophy Candy Floss0.7 km
  • + 122 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.6 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.5 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
  • Roomzzz0.2 km
  • Travelodge Leeds Central0.2 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.6 km
  • Burley Park2.8 km
  • Headingley4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Call Lane0.0 km
  • Corn Exchange F0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange A0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange0.1 km