Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LOVELL PARK HEIGHTS, LS7 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVELL PARK HEIGHTS, LS7 1DW.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 29,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS7 1DW 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 81% social renting, LS7 1DW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS7 1DW 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 1DW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00058876 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS7 1DW. 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

White / British20.2%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean52.2%
Other / Mixed19.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS7 1DW 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.

Violence and sexual offences252
Other theft128
Shoplifting105
Anti-social behaviour74
Public order61

school Local Schools

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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils0.5 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.6 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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Dixons Trinity Chapeltown

Outstanding709 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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West Oaks School

Outstanding357 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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