Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

HAREWOOD STREET, LS2 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAREWOOD STREET, LS2 7AR.

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Population

187

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS2 7AR 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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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 28 years average age and 66% private renter occupancy, LS2 7AR is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

LS2 7AR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Harewood Street, 0.4km from The Leylands 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 — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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 (875 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00169786 (shared with 126 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 LS2 7AR. 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

White / British76.7%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 LS2 7AR are high at 875 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 offences1392
Shoplifting1277
Public order489
Anti-social behaviour447
Drugs404

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.9 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.9 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.0 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.1 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils1.1 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

399 nearby
  • St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant0.9 km
  • African Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
  • Babylon Lounge0.9 km
  • Emba Soira Cafe0.9 km
  • Gzing Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 394 more
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Retailers - Other

125 nearby
  • Corner Mart0.9 km
  • The Gateway Express0.6 km
  • William Hill0.8 km
  • WH Smith Travel0.7 km
  • Batch'd0.4 km
  • + 120 more
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Pub, NightClub

126 nearby
  • Forum Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • The Hope Inn1.0 km
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • Becketts Bank0.6 km
  • Hedley Verity0.9 km
  • + 121 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sing Kee Foods0.9 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • BLUKKU0.6 km
  • Corner Hut0.9 km
  • Homeboy Pizza Co0.8 km
  • Little Bao Boy0.8 km
  • Pumpkin0.2 km
  • + 75 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.3 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
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.8 km
  • Burley Park2.8 km
  • Headingley4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria G0.1 km
  • Victoria H0.1 km
  • Victoria B0.1 km
  • Victoria A0.1 km
  • Victoria C0.1 km