Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

283

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS2 7DJ 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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1/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

LS2 7DJ is a young, economically active community — 79% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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LS2 7DJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Kirkgate, 0.2km from Warehouse Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (69% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (790 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £322k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00169789 (shared with 44 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 7DJ. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian11.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 69%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 322,500

1 sales · Mean £ 322,500

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

Crime rates near LS2 7DJ are high at 790 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 offences1354
Shoplifting1225
Public order465
Anti-social behaviour444
Drugs408

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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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

395 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
  • + 390 more
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Pub, NightClub

118 nearby
  • Forum Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • Aire Bar0.1 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.6 km
  • Grove Inn0.8 km
  • Flight Club Darts0.7 km
  • + 113 more
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Takeaway Shop

75 nearby
  • BLUKKU0.6 km
  • Curry N Kebab0.1 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.1 km
  • Pollini's Pizza Slice0.2 km
  • Ali Baba's0.5 km
  • + 70 more
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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Arden News0.2 km
  • Bluebird Bakery0.1 km
  • Firth And Payne0.1 km
  • George And Joseph Cheesemongers0.4 km
  • Lean Lunch At Primal0.7 km
  • + 118 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

22 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
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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