LS99 2BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Rothwell Haigh in Leeds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
The people who live in LS99 2BD are typical of a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 LS99 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00057795 (shared with 135 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS99 2BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS99 2BD.
313
41
£ 42,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS99 2BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS99 2BD spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS99 2BD. The average age is 40.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS99 2BD has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Victoria Junior School
Cockburn Haigh Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Baxter Storey (Lowell Financial)0.5 km
- ESS0.5 km
- Gather And Gather By CH\&CO Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Eurest C/o Royal Mail0.0 km
- Eurest Within Arla NDC0.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodlesford3.9 km
- Leeds4.6 km
- Cross Gates5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Mail0.1 km
- Royal Mail0.1 km
- Arla Foods0.3 km
- Arla Foods0.4 km
- Intermezzo Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS992BD · Data under Open Government Licence