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.
KIRKGATE, LS2 7DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKGATE, LS2 7DB.
187
28
£ 49,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
University Technical College Leeds
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Shakespeare Primary School
The Richmond Hill Academy
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS27DB · Data under Open Government Licence