LS2 3BA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Leeds in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS2 3BA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 23) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are high (335 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00187137 (shared with 128 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS2 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 3BA.
939
23
£ 49,600 /yr
8%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS2 3BA 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
LS2 3BA has a highly multicultural community character — 51% 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 LS2 3BA. The average age is 23.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS2 3BA are high at 335 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
West Oaks School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Shakespeare Primary School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Rosebank Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Arden News1.0 km
- Bluebird Bakery0.8 km
- Firth And Payne0.8 km
- Ramsdens0.8 km
- Spicey Corner0.8 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
124 nearby- Aire Bar1.0 km
- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.6 km
- Mission Nightclub0.9 km
- Smokestack0.9 km
- The Bridge Inn1.0 km
- + 119 more
Restaurant, Cafe
399 nearby- Akbars0.7 km
- Albaba Restaurant0.9 km
- Brunch Cafe0.8 km
- Cargo Crepe0.8 km
- Crown Buffet0.8 km
- + 394 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Co-operative (New York Street)1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Curry N Kebab0.8 km
- Golden Fisheries0.8 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice0.7 km
- Fatsos0.5 km
- Space To Eat0.8 km
- + 81 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Leeds Centre1.0 km
- Hampton By Hilton0.8 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.2 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.8 km
- Burley Park2.1 km
- Headingley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Merrion B0.1 km
- Civic H0.1 km
- Merrion C0.1 km
- Civic I0.2 km
- Great George Street Temp Stop C0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS23BA · Data under Open Government Licence