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.
TORONTO STREET, LS1 2HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TORONTO STREET, LS1 2HJ.
155
30
£ 49,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Blenheim Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
Little London Community Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Lane End Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS12HJ · Data under Open Government Licence