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.
THE HEADROW, LS1 5JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEADROW, LS1 5JW.
167
30
£ 49,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Blenheim Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Little London Community Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Shakespeare Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
University Technical College Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
421 nearby- Akbars0.5 km
- Albaba Restaurant0.6 km
- Brunch Cafe0.5 km
- Cargo Crepe0.5 km
- Crown Buffet0.8 km
- + 416 more
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS15JW · Data under Open Government Licence