LS7 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Little London in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS7 1AY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 83% 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 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS7 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00169621 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS7 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS7 1AY.
615
27
£ 29,100 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS7 1AY 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
Social renting makes up 83% of tenure in LS7 1AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 27-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 1AY. The average age is 27.5. 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 LS7 1AY is moderate at 67 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
Little London Community Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
West Oaks School
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Shakespeare Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Yorkshire Pantry0.8 km
- Firth And Payne1.0 km
- Ramsdens1.0 km
- Spicey Corner1.0 km
- T2 Tea0.9 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.8 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.7 km
- Be At One0.7 km
- Dakota Deluxe Leeds1.0 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
265 nearby- Walla Dolla0.4 km
- Akbars0.8 km
- Brunch Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe Leep0.7 km
- Cargo Crepe1.0 km
- + 260 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Homeboy Pizza Co0.4 km
- Little Bao Boy0.4 km
- Curry N Kebab1.0 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice0.9 km
- Punjab Catering Leeds/Lucky Star/Chicos Fast Food/Nom Nom0.6 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
57 nearby- Leeds West Indian Centre0.8 km
- Ramgarhia Sports Centre0.6 km
- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.6 km
- The George0.9 km
- Mojo0.6 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sing Kee Foods0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.3 km
- Burley Park2.3 km
- Headingley3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lovell Park Hill0.2 km
- Carlton Hill Carlton Gate0.2 km
- Carlton Hill0.2 km
- Clay Pit Lane Arena0.2 km
- Lovell Park Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71AY · Data under Open Government Licence