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.
HAREWOOD STREET, LS2 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAREWOOD STREET, LS2 7AR.
187
28
£ 49,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
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
Blenheim Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
Little London Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS27AR · Data under Open Government Licence