Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

TORONTO STREET, LS1 2HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORONTO STREET, LS1 2HJ.

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Population

155

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS1 2HJ 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 70% private renter occupancy, LS1 2HJ is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

LS1 2HJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Toronto Street, 0.4km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS1 2HJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (770 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2HJ are sourced from Output Area E00169797 (shared with 239 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 2HJ. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.6%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime rates near LS1 2HJ are high at 770 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1036
Shoplifting966
Other theft378
Anti-social behaviour337
Public order327

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.1 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.1 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.4 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.5 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils1.5 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

118 nearby
  • AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.6 km
  • One Beyond0.5 km
  • Out Of This World0.5 km
  • Regency Smart Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.6 km
  • + 113 more
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Pub, NightClub

129 nearby
  • Brooklyn Bar0.5 km
  • Cuckoo0.6 km
  • Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.6 km
  • Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.7 km
  • Oporto0.6 km
  • + 124 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

410 nearby
  • Admiral0.5 km
  • Benugo (within John Lewis)0.7 km
  • Bruschetta0.6 km
  • Cha Lounge0.7 km
  • Chef Jono At V&V0.7 km
  • + 405 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sing Kee Supermarket0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Chicken Village0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Just Wing It0.6 km
  • Munchbox0.6 km
  • Pot Pot0.6 km
  • + 72 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton1.0 km
  • Cosmopolitan0.5 km
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel0.4 km
  • Clayton Hotel Leeds1.0 km
  • Radisson Blu Hotel0.4 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.2 km
  • Burley Park2.2 km
  • Headingley3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • City Square D0.0 km
  • Infirmary Street0.0 km
  • City Square C0.0 km
  • City Square B0.0 km
  • Infirmary Street0.0 km