LS4 2HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km 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 2HL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. 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. 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 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 2HL are sourced from Output Area E00057849 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS4 2HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS4 2HL.
473
28
£ 35,100 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS4 2HL 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
With 45% social renting, LS4 2HL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-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 2HL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS4 2HL is moderate at 85 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
Brudenell Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.5 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.5 km
- Go Gold Local0.8 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.4 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.8 km
- The Highland Pub1.0 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.5 km
- Control0.6 km
- Bridgewater Arms0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Manjaros0.7 km
- Meat Is Dead0.3 km
- Popinas0.9 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.3 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Zaks0.3 km
- Alkhaleej0.3 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.7 km
- Bad Chick0.3 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.9 km
- Aldi Store0.7 km
- Lidl (Armley)0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.4 km
- Headingley1.9 km
- Leeds2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cardigan Road0.1 km
- Willow Road0.1 km
- Cardigan Road0.2 km
- Woodsley Road0.2 km
- Carberry Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS42HL · Data under Open Government Licence