LS2 7AS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from The Leylands in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS2 7AS offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 (903 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00169786 (shared with 126 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS2 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 7AS.
187
28
£ 49,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS2 7AS 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
LS2 7AS is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 66% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 7AS. 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
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 7AS are high at 903 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Shakespeare Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
Little London Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
401 nearby- St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant0.9 km
- African Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
- Babylon Lounge0.9 km
- Barwaaqo Cafe And Restaurant1.0 km
- Emba Soira Cafe0.9 km
- + 396 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
- Anglers Club1.0 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- Becketts Bank0.6 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)0.3 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 G0.0 km
- Victoria B0.0 km
- Victoria H0.0 km
- Victoria A0.1 km
- Victoria C0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS27AS · Data under Open Government Licence