LS7 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lovell Park Heights, 0.1km 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 1DP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 81% 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00058876 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVELL PARK HEIGHTS, LS7 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVELL PARK HEIGHTS, LS7 1DP.
250
28
£ 29,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS7 1DP 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 81% of tenure in LS7 1DP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 LS7 1DP. The average age is 27.7. 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 1DP is above average at 101 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
Blenheim Primary School
Shakespeare Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
West Oaks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
300 nearby- St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant0.9 km
- African Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
- Babylon Lounge0.6 km
- Barwaaqo Cafe And Restaurant0.6 km
- Emba Soira Cafe0.8 km
- + 295 more
Retailers - Other
122 nearby- Cater Choice Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Corner Mart0.6 km
- Sip-Up 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.6 km
- UK Sweet Retreat1.0 km
- Arden News0.9 km
- + 117 more
Pub, NightClub
71 nearby- Forum Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Leeds West Indian Centre0.8 km
- Ramgarhia Sports Centre0.5 km
- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.4 km
- Doghouse Bar1.0 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sing Kee Foods0.5 km
- Tian Tian Oriental Food0.8 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Corner Hut0.6 km
- Curry N Kebab0.8 km
- Golden Fisheries0.9 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice0.8 km
- Punjab Catering Leeds/Lucky Star/Chicos Fast Food/Nom Nom0.5 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Be At One0.8 km
- Leeds City Centre North Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.6 km
- Dakota Deluxe Leeds1.0 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.3 km
- Burley Park2.5 km
- Headingley3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lovell Park Hill0.1 km
- Lovell Park Hill0.1 km
- Grafton Street0.2 km
- Benson Street0.2 km
- North St Benson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71DP · Data under Open Government Licence