LS7 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Mabgate in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS7 1AP is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 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 LS7 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00058874 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS7 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS7 1AP.
304
31
£ 29,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS7 1AP 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 78% social renting, LS7 1AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 31-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 LS7 1AP. The average age is 30.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS7 1AP is above average at 95 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
Shakespeare Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Little London Community Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Leeds
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
218 nearby- St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant0.7 km
- African Bar And Restaurant0.3 km
- Babylon Lounge0.3 km
- Barwaaqo Cafe And Restaurant0.3 km
- Emba Soira Cafe0.5 km
- + 213 more
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Cater Choice Cash And Carry0.6 km
- Corner Mart0.3 km
- Sip-Up 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.4 km
- UK Sweet Retreat0.8 km
- Louis Stores1.0 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Forum Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Leeds West Indian Centre0.9 km
- Ramgarhia Sports Centre0.5 km
- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.4 km
- Leeds Academy1.0 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Sing Kee Foods0.2 km
- Tian Tian Oriental Food0.6 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- BLUKKU0.9 km
- Corner Hut0.3 km
- Curry N Kebab0.9 km
- Golden Fisheries0.9 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice0.8 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Wrens Hotel0.7 km
- Hampton By Hilton0.5 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.7 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.5 km
- Burley Park2.9 km
- Headingley4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Benson Street0.1 km
- North St Benson Street0.2 km
- Cross Stamford St0.2 km
- Byron Street0.2 km
- Cross Stamford St0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71AP · Data under Open Government Licence