LS4 2AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burley Place, 0.2km from Burley Lawns in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS4 2AR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS4 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00057856 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURLEY PLACE, LS4 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURLEY PLACE, LS4 2AR.
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£ 35,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS4 2AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS4 2AR has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS4 2AR. The average age is 37.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS4 2AR is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rosebank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.7 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.7 km
- Go Gold Local0.9 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.5 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.3 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.8 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.7 km
- Bridgewater Arms0.4 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
- Control0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Manjaros0.8 km
- Meat Is Dead0.1 km
- Five Guys0.4 km
- Gravity Trampoline Parks0.4 km
- Franksters0.4 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Zaks0.6 km
- Krayz Pizza Express0.3 km
- Sicilys And Zainus0.8 km
- 64 Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Store0.5 km
- Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.8 km
- Lidl (Armley)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.5 km
- Headingley1.8 km
- Leeds2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Willow Road0.0 km
- Burley Place Viaduct Rd0.1 km
- Viaduct Road Burley Place0.1 km
- Willow Road0.2 km
- Cardigan Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS42AR · Data under Open Government Licence