Postcode LS2 7BU is located in a major urban area, within the Little London & Woodhouse ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Leeds City Centre area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,469.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 13.0× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lovell Park.
Leeds City Centre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,469.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from LS2 7BU.
Leeds City Centre near LS2 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Leeds | N/A | Walking directions to Leeds |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lovell Park | Small | Walking directions to Lovell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Leeds Lock and Dam | Small | Walking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam |
| 0.5 mi | Bow Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bow Street Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Little London & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £241,590 | £200 |
| Terraced | 31 | £200,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 74 | £141,500 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £130,300 | — | £174,995 |
| 2017 | £119,975 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2018 | £117,500 | £159,000 | £129,750 |
| 2019 | £152,000 | £155,500 | £182,000 |
| 2020 | £136,000 | £138,000 | £192,000 |
| 2021 | £148,000 | £210,000 | £233,500 |
| 2022 | £165,000 | £177,500 | £222,500 |
| 2023 | £188,000 | £180,000 | £233,750 |
| 2024 | £178,000 | £175,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £141,500 | £220,000 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | £152,000 | — | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226 | — | £243 |
| 2017 | £226 | £147 | £149 |
| 2018 | £240 | £216 | £165 |
| 2019 | £235 | £171 | £189 |
| 2020 | £254 | £169 | £225 |
| 2021 | £253 | £336 | £295 |
| 2022 | £262 | £231 | £239 |
| 2023 | £296 | £223 | £227 |
| 2024 | £255 | £196 | £221 |
| 2025 | £247 | £200 | £220 |
| 2026 | £245 | — | £232 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 7BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | Apartment 35, Skyline, St Peter'S Street, Leeds, LS9 8BN | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | Apartment 43, Skyline, St Peter'S Street, Leeds, LS9 8BN | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | Apartment 20, Mabgate House, 53, Mabgate, Leeds, LS9 7DY | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Apartment 13, Mabgate House, 53, Mabgate, Leeds, LS9 7DY | Flats | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Apartment 29, Mabgate House, 53, Mabgate, Leeds, LS9 7DY | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 |
In the LS2 7BU postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS2 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Leeds, LS2 7DU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | City Store | St Peter's Street, Leeds, LS9 8BL | Walking directions to City Store |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter On The Go | Central Bus Station, Leeds, LS2 7HU | Walking directions to Costcutter On The Go |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 44 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Citispace Stores | Byron Street, Leeds, LS2 7QJ | Walking directions to Citispace Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS2 7BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eden Hills
Little London & Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Sobel
Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS2 7BU records about 1470 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around LS2 7BU in Leeds City Centre is £167,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LS2 7BU, including Leeds College of Music, Leeds College of Building (Requires improvement) and St Peter's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS2 7BU is Leeds, about 1,007 m away.
LS2 7BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,585 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS2 7BU is Alex Sobel (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eden Hills (Green Party).