Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHARF APPROACH, LS1 4GH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHARF APPROACH, LS1 4GH.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

84%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS1 4GH 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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1/10
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1/10
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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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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LS1 4GH is a young, economically active community — 84% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

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

LS1 4GH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Wharf Approach, 0.3km from Camp Field in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (73% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (221 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 4GH are sourced from Output Area E00187028 (shared with 18 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 4GH. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

84%Active
FT: 73%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 232,500

55 sales · Mean £ 204,961

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

Crime rates near LS1 4GH are high at 221 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting303
Violence and sexual offences278
Other theft119
Anti-social behaviour118
Burglary84

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.0 km
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Lane End Primary School

Good443 pupils1.1 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.2 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.3 km
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Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils1.4 km
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The New Bewerley Community Primary School

Good415 pupils1.5 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.5 km
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

352 nearby
  • Deli No 10.9 km
  • TGI Fridays0.9 km
  • Admiral0.8 km
  • Benugo (within John Lewis)1.0 km
  • Bruschetta0.8 km
  • + 347 more
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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.9 km
  • Next Retail0.8 km
  • One Beyond0.8 km
  • Out Of This World0.7 km
  • Regency Smart Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 100 more
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Pub, NightClub

113 nearby
  • Brooklyn Bar0.7 km
  • Cuckoo0.7 km
  • Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House1.0 km
  • Oporto0.7 km
  • The General Elliott0.8 km
  • + 108 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

74 nearby
  • Chicken Village1.0 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Just Wing It0.8 km
  • Munchbox0.7 km
  • Shawarma King1.0 km
  • + 69 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.9 km
  • Cosmopolitan0.6 km
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel0.6 km
  • Clayton Hotel Leeds0.6 km
  • Be At One0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.2 km
  • Burley Park2.4 km
  • Cottingley3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington K0.3 km
  • Wellington L0.3 km
  • Wellington M0.3 km
  • Leeds Rail Station0.3 km
  • Station F0.3 km