LS7 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lovell Park Close, 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 1DG is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS7 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00169625 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVELL PARK CLOSE, LS7 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVELL PARK CLOSE, LS7 1DG.
276
42
£ 29,100 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS7 1DG 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 66% social renting, LS7 1DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-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 1DG. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS7 1DG is moderate at 89 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
Little London Community Primary School
Shakespeare Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Blenheim Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Co-op Academy Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
284 nearby- St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant0.8 km
- African Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
- Babylon Lounge0.5 km
- Barwaaqo Cafe And Restaurant0.5 km
- Emba Soira Cafe0.7 km
- + 279 more
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Cater Choice Cash And Carry0.7 km
- Corner Mart0.5 km
- Sip-Up 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.6 km
- UK Sweet Retreat0.9 km
- Arden News0.8 km
- + 112 more
Pub, NightClub
69 nearby- Forum Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Anglers Club0.9 km
- Leeds West Indian Centre0.9 km
- Ramgarhia Sports Centre0.5 km
- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.3 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sing Kee Foods0.4 km
- Tian Tian Oriental Food0.7 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
- Sing Kee Supermarket0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- BLUKKU0.9 km
- Corner Hut0.5 km
- Curry N Kebab0.8 km
- Golden Fisheries0.9 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice0.8 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Radisson Blu Hotel0.8 km
- Be At One0.9 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.6 km
- Hampton By Hilton0.4 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.3 km
- Burley Park2.7 km
- Headingley4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Benson Street0.1 km
- North St Benson Street0.2 km
- Lovell Park Hill0.2 km
- Lovell Park0.2 km
- Lovell Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71DG · Data under Open Government Licence