LS14 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barncroft Drive, 0.5km from Monkswood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Killingbeck & Seacroft ward and the Leeds East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS14 1BQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS14 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00058776 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNCROFT DRIVE, LS14 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNCROFT DRIVE, LS14 1BQ.
357
36
£ 27,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS14 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in LS14 1BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS14 1BQ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 134,000
2 sales · Mean £ 134,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS14 1BQ is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grange Farm Primary School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
White Laith Primary School
Fieldhead Carr Primary School
Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Boggart News0.4 km
- Londis- Boggart Hill0.4 km
- Premier0.6 km
- Assura Pharmacy Park Edge0.8 km
- Ramshead Post Office0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Beechwood Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Leeds Golf Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- IFM At AGFA0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Little Bees Play And Party0.9 km
- LS14 Trust0.5 km
- Leeds Golf Club0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Papas Pizzas0.6 km
- The Savvy Baker Fuelled0.6 km
- Wild Wingz0.4 km
- Soprano Pizza0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates3.2 km
- Leeds6.2 km
- Burley Park7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barncroft Drive0.1 km
- Barncroft Rise0.1 km
- Barncroft Drive0.1 km
- Barncroft Rise0.2 km
- Kentmere Gate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS141BQ · Data under Open Government Licence