LS2 7AD is a lively urban neighbourhood on Harewood Street, 0.4km from Warehouse Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (987 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 48.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00169786 (shared with 126 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAREWOOD STREET, LS2 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAREWOOD STREET, LS2 7AD.
187
28
£ 49,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS2 7AD 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
Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 66% private renter occupancy, LS2 7AD is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 48.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS2 7AD. The average age is 27.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 132,500
6 sales · Mean £ 147,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS2 7AD are high at 987 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
The Ruth Gorse Academy
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Shakespeare Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
Blenheim Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
411 nearby- St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant1.0 km
- African Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
- Babylon Lounge1.0 km
- Emba Soira Cafe1.0 km
- Laghetto Restaurant0.8 km
- + 406 more
Retailers - Other
125 nearby- Corner Mart1.0 km
- The Gateway Express0.6 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- WH Smith Travel0.6 km
- Batch'd0.3 km
- + 120 more
Pub, NightClub
125 nearby- Forum Leisure Centre0.6 km
- All Bar One0.6 km
- Becketts Bank0.5 km
- Hedley Verity0.9 km
- Revolution0.7 km
- + 120 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sing Kee Foods1.0 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.3 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- BLUKKU0.7 km
- Corner Hut1.0 km
- Homeboy Pizza Co0.9 km
- Little Bao Boy0.9 km
- Pumpkin0.2 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.4 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.3 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.9 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.7 km
- Burley Park2.7 km
- Headingley4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Q0.0 km
- Victoria P0.1 km
- Corn Exchange D0.1 km
- Corn Exchange C0.1 km
- Victoria I0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS27AD · Data under Open Government Licence