Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WILLOW APPROACH, LS4 2HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW APPROACH, LS4 2HE.

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Population

473

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS4 2HE 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in LS4 2HE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS4 2HE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willow Approach, 0.1km from Burley Lawns in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS4 2HE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2HE are sourced from Output Area E00057849 (shared with 9 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 LS4 2HE. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.6%
Asian / British Asian26.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,050

2 sales · Mean £ 140,050

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

Crime around LS4 2HE is moderate at 87 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.

Violence and sexual offences208
Other theft58
Anti-social behaviour44
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils0.3 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils0.9 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.4 km
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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Avtar Wines And Spirits0.6 km
  • Belle Vue Stores0.5 km
  • Go Gold Local0.7 km
  • Go Local G J Food & Wine0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.5 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Northern Snooker Centre0.7 km
  • The Highland Pub0.9 km
  • Royal Park Hotel0.6 km
  • Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)1.0 km
  • Leeds University (Terrace Bar)1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

70 nearby
  • Manjaros0.6 km
  • Meat Is Dead0.4 km
  • Popinas1.0 km
  • Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.3 km
  • Kaffa Cafe0.9 km
  • + 65 more
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Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Zaks0.3 km
  • Alkhaleej0.3 km
  • Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.7 km
  • Bad Chick0.4 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Aldi Store0.7 km
  • Lidl (Armley)1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
  • Roomzzz Leeds City West0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park0.5 km
  • Leeds1.9 km
  • Headingley2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodsley Road0.1 km
  • Willow Road0.1 km
  • Cardigan Road0.1 km
  • ITV Yorkshire0.2 km
  • Woodsley Road0.2 km