Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE HEADROW, LS1 5JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEADROW, LS1 5JW.

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Population

167

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS1 5JW 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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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LS1 5JW has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

LS1 5JW is a lively urban neighbourhood on The Headrow, 0.3km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS1 5JW offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (788 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 5JW are sourced from Output Area E00170051 (shared with 60 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 5JW. 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

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian13.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.7%
Other / Mixed21.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near LS1 5JW are high at 788 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.

Violence and sexual offences1257
Shoplifting1122
Other theft445
Public order425
Anti-social behaviour346

school Local Schools

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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.9 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils1.1 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.2 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.4 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.4 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils1.4 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

125 nearby
  • Arden News0.7 km
  • Bluebird Bakery0.5 km
  • Firth And Payne0.5 km
  • George And Joseph Cheesemongers1.0 km
  • Ramsdens0.5 km
  • + 120 more
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Pub, NightClub

131 nearby
  • Aire Bar0.7 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.6 km
  • Mission Nightclub0.6 km
  • Smokestack0.5 km
  • The Bridge Inn0.6 km
  • + 126 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

421 nearby
  • Akbars0.5 km
  • Albaba Restaurant0.6 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.5 km
  • Cargo Crepe0.5 km
  • Crown Buffet0.8 km
  • + 416 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Curry N Kebab0.5 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.6 km
  • Pollini's Pizza Slice0.5 km
  • Dough0.7 km
  • Fatsos0.2 km
  • + 75 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Mercure Hotel0.6 km
  • Ibis Leeds Centre0.9 km
  • Hilton Leeds City0.6 km
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel0.6 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.5 km
  • Burley Park2.2 km
  • Headingley3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Headrow A0.0 km
  • Headrow R0.0 km
  • The Headrow0.0 km
  • Headrow J0.1 km
  • Civic K0.1 km