LS2 3AG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS2 3AG is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (597 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 3AG are sourced from Output Area E00169783 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS2 3AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 3AG.
164
26
£ 49,600 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, LS2 3AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS2 3AG. The average age is 26.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS2 3AG are high at 597 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
Little London Community Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Shakespeare Primary School
West Oaks School
Rosebank Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
125 nearby- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.7 km
- Lovell Park Express0.7 km
- One Beyond0.6 km
- Out Of This World0.6 km
- Regency Smart Supermarket0.5 km
- + 120 more
Pub, NightClub
127 nearby- Brooklyn Bar0.7 km
- Cuckoo0.7 km
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.4 km
- Mean Eyed Cat Bar0.5 km
- Oporto0.7 km
- + 122 more
Restaurant, Cafe
425 nearby- Admiral0.6 km
- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.6 km
- Bruschetta0.7 km
- Cha Lounge0.9 km
- Chef Jono At V&V0.5 km
- + 420 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sing Kee Supermarket0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Chicken Village0.4 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Just Wing It0.8 km
- Munchbox0.7 km
- Pot Pot0.5 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.8 km
- Cosmopolitan0.7 km
- Leeds Marriott Hotel0.6 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.1 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.4 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.6 km
- Burley Park2.1 km
- Headingley3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Great George Street Temp Stop B0.0 km
- Civic K0.1 km
- Civic L0.1 km
- Civic M0.1 km
- Great George Street Temp Stop C0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS23AG · Data under Open Government Licence