LS7 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1DS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 86% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 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 LS7 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00058873 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS7 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS7 1DS.
208
28
£ 29,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS7 1DS 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 86% of tenure in LS7 1DS — 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 1DS. The average age is 28.2. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS7 1DS is moderate at 86 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
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
West Oaks School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
281 nearby- St James University Hospital - Main - Bexley Wing Restaurant1.0 km
- African Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
- Babylon Lounge0.7 km
- Barwaaqo Cafe And Restaurant0.6 km
- Emba Soira Cafe0.9 km
- + 276 more
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Cater Choice Cash And Carry0.8 km
- Corner Mart0.7 km
- Sip-Up 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.6 km
- UK Sweet Retreat1.0 km
- Arden News1.0 km
- + 109 more
Pub, NightClub
63 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
- Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House0.6 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Sing Kee Foods0.5 km
- Tian Tian Oriental Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Corner Hut0.7 km
- Curry N Kebab0.9 km
- Golden Fisheries1.0 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice0.9 km
- Punjab Catering Leeds/Lucky Star/Chicos Fast Food/Nom Nom0.5 km
- + 58 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
- Headingley3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Lovell Park Hill0.1 km
- Lovell Park Hill0.1 km
- Grafton Street0.2 km
- North St Benson Street0.2 km
- Benson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS71DS · Data under Open Government Licence