Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIRKGATE, LS2 7DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKGATE, LS2 7DB.

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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 7DB 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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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Average age 28, 66% renting. LS2 7DB has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 7DB is a lively urban neighbourhood on Kirkgate, 0.2km 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (788 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7DB 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 7DB. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 113,500

8 sales · Mean £ 115,362

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LS2 7DB are high at 788 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 offences1379
Shoplifting1234
Public order475
Anti-social behaviour447
Drugs411

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.5 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils0.9 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.2 km
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The Richmond Hill Academy

Good615 pupils1.3 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

393 nearby
  • St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant1.0 km
  • Laghetto Restaurant0.9 km
  • Akbars0.3 km
  • Albaba Restaurant0.0 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.1 km
  • + 388 more
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Pub, NightClub

121 nearby
  • Forum Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • The Hope Inn1.0 km
  • Aire Bar0.2 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.6 km
  • Grove Inn0.9 km
  • + 116 more
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Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • BLUKKU0.6 km
  • Curry N Kebab0.1 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.1 km
  • Pollini's Pizza Slice0.2 km
  • Ali Baba's0.5 km
  • + 71 more
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Retailers - Other

126 nearby
  • Arden News0.2 km
  • Bluebird Bakery0.1 km
  • Firth And Payne0.1 km
  • George And Joseph Cheesemongers0.4 km
  • Lean Lunch At Primal0.8 km
  • + 121 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.7 km
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • Discovery Inn0.5 km
  • Park Plaza Hotel0.5 km
  • The Wrens Hotel0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.7 km
  • Burley Park2.9 km
  • Headingley4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkgate0.0 km
  • Corn Exchange G0.1 km
  • Cultural A0.1 km
  • Leeds Kirkgate Coach Stop0.1 km
  • Corn Exchange0.1 km