LS2 7DX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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. 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 (664 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS2 7DX are sourced from Output Area E00169786 (shared with 126 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS2 7DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS2 7DX.
187
28
£ 49,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS2 7DX 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 7DX 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 7DX. 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 7DX are high at 664 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
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
University Technical College Leeds
Shakespeare Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
404 nearby- St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant0.9 km
- African Bar And Restaurant1.0 km
- Babylon Lounge1.0 km
- Emba Soira Cafe1.0 km
- Laghetto Restaurant0.8 km
- + 399 more
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Corner Mart1.0 km
- The Gateway Express0.5 km
- William Hill0.7 km
- WH Smith Travel0.7 km
- Batch'd0.4 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
122 nearby- Forum Leisure Centre0.5 km
- The Hope Inn1.0 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- Becketts Bank0.6 km
- Revolution0.8 km
- + 117 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- BLUKKU0.6 km
- Corner Hut1.0 km
- Homeboy Pizza Co0.9 km
- Little Bao Boy0.9 km
- Pumpkin0.2 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.4 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.4 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.8 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds0.7 km
- Burley Park2.8 km
- Headingley4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Corn Exchange G0.1 km
- Kirkgate0.1 km
- Cultural A0.1 km
- Corn Exchange D0.1 km
- Corn Exchange C0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS27DX · Data under Open Government Licence