LS1 2HT is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from School Close in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 30 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. 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 (794 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS1 2HT are sourced from Output Area E00169797 (shared with 239 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS1 2HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 2HT.
155
30
£ 49,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS1 2HT 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 2HT 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 2HT. 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 2HT are high at 794 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Little London Community Primary School
Lane End Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
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
131 nearby- Brooklyn Bar0.5 km
- Cuckoo0.5 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.6 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.7 km
- Oporto0.5 km
- + 126 more
Restaurant, Cafe
415 nearby- Admiral0.5 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.6 km
- Bruschetta0.5 km
- Cha Lounge0.7 km
- Chef Jono At V&V0.7 km
- + 410 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Chicken Village0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Just Wing It0.6 km
- Munchbox0.5 km
- Pot Pot0.6 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Clayton Hotel Leeds0.9 km
- Be At One0.5 km
- Discovery Inn0.2 km
- Park Plaza Hotel0.1 km
- Mercure Hotel0.4 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.2 km
- Burley Park2.3 km
- Headingley3.8 km
Bus Stops
- City Square C0.0 km
- Infirmary Street0.0 km
- Infirmary Street0.0 km
- City Square D0.0 km
- City Square B0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS12HT · Data under Open Government Licence