LS14 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Beechwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Killingbeck & Seacroft ward and the Leeds East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS14 1BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00058778 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS14 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS14 1BU.
281
40
£ 27,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS14 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 66% social renting, LS14 1BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-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 1BU. The average age is 40.0. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS14 1BU is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
White Laith Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Whinmoor St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Fieldhead Carr Primary School
Swarcliffe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Holland And Barratt0.8 km
- Boggart News0.6 km
- Greggs (Seacroft Green)0.7 km
- Londis- Boggart Hill0.6 km
- Premier0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Mill Around Cafe0.7 km
- IFM At AGFA0.6 km
- KFC0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Yo\! To Go0.8 km
- Papas Pizzas0.7 km
- The Savvy Baker Fuelled0.4 km
- Wild Wingz0.6 km
- Soprano Pizza0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Beechwood Working Mens Club0.1 km
- Cricketers Arms1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Poundland0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates2.8 km
- Leeds6.5 km
- Garforth Station6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ramshead Hill0.2 km
- Ramshead Hill0.2 km
- Ramshead Hill0.2 km
- Ramshead Approach0.2 km
- Ramshead Approach0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS141BU · Data under Open Government Licence