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University & Little Woodhouse

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About

The University & Little Woodhouse area centres around the University of Leeds campus, with its mix of academic buildings, student unions, and libraries. The streets immediately surrounding the campus are largely residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing that provides accommodation for many students and university staff.

A focal point is the Parkinson Building's clock tower, a local landmark visible from many approaches. The area includes the university's public art gallery, the Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, which houses a permanent collection. Woodhouse Moor, a large public park, forms a significant green space on the western edge of the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average University & Little Woodhouse has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in University & Little Woodhouse is £50,395 per year. There are 5 schools in University & Little Woodhouse: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). University & Little Woodhouse is home to around 9,987 people, with a population density of about 7,503.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

University & Little Woodhouse Population
9,987
Population density
7,503.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.86(+3%)
Shoplifting
37.55(+335%)
Other theft
14.42(+117%)
Vehicle crime
11.92(+114%)
Public order
10.61(+18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,025
50.3%
Chinese
1,030
10.31%
Other White
806
8.07%
African
475
4.75%
Indian
475
4.75%
Total population: 9,991

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,582
48.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
3,299
34.76%
No qualifications
551
5.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
457
4.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
241
2.54%
Total 16+ residents: 9,490

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,763
63.62%
Other social rented
375
13.53%
Social rents from council
314
11.33%
Owns outright
114
4.11%
Owns with a mortgage
109
3.93%
Total households: 2,771

Property prices in University & Little Woodhouse

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in University & Little Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for University & Little Woodhouse in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in University & Little Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£125,000
Terraced2£231,000

10 years median price trend in University & Little Woodhouse

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in University & Little Woodhouse.

All postcodes in University & Little Woodhouse

LS31EZ

Rosebank Gardens

LS31HA

Rillbank Lane

LS29JP

Mount Preston Street

LS31FA

St John's Road

LS29LE

Hyde Terrace

LS31BX

Victoria Terrace

LS31ES

Hanover Lane

LS14FY

Little London & Woodhouse

LS29DG

Clarendon Road

LS29PS

Kelso Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.