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LS2 7EA

Harper Street

Little London & Woodhouse

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Detailed insights for LS2 7EA

Overview

Postcode LS2 7EA 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1469.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest small park is Lovell Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1470
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Leeds City Centre has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1469.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.6%

Approximately 19.6% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 117 ft away from LS2 7EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Leeds City Centre near LS2 7EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS2 7EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS2 7EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLovell ParkSmallWalking directions to Lovell Park
0.3 miLeeds Lock and DamSmallWalking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam
0.5 miBow Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Bow Street Park

Area Profile

Population
141
Population density
30,434.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
565.9(+1180%)
Anti-social behaviour
208.49(+1359%)
Drugs
204.77(+5604%)
Public order
199.55(+2160%)
Other theft
145.94(+2095%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
85
59.86%
Other White
14
9.86%
Chinese
6
4.23%
Other
6
4.23%
Indian
5
3.52%
Total population: 142

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
60%
Level 3 (A level)
26
19.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
7.41%
No qualifications
7
5.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
2.96%
Total 16+ residents: 135

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
62.89%
Other social rented
15
15.46%
Owns with a mortgage
10
10.31%
Owns outright
4
4.12%
Social rents from council
4
4.12%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Little London & Woodhouse

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Little London & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little London & Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats81£140,000£2,622
Semi-Detached2£230,795£1,995
Terraced20£220,875£2,533

10 year median price trend in Little London & Woodhouse

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 7EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 7EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 2025Flat 205, 33, Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DRFlatsLeasehold£108,000
09 May 2025Flat 101, 33, Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DRFlatsLeasehold£138,000
19 Sept 2025207, New York Apartments, 1, Cross York Street, Leeds, LS2 7EEFlatsLeasehold£126,500
31 Mar 2025Westminster Buildings, 31, New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DTOtherFreehold£1,275,000
23 Sept 20257, Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 7DHOtherFreehold£1,200,000

Schools

In the LS2 7EA postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS2 7EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableLeeds College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryThe Ruth Gorse AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 mi16 plusLeeds Mathematics SchoolFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS2 7EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS2 7EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food44 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miDana StoreNew York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DZWalking directions to Dana Store
0.1 miPolskie DelikatesyKirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7HNWalking directions to Polskie Delikatesy
0.1 miEskimo Joe'sKirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7HNWalking directions to Eskimo Joe's
0.1 miCostcutter On The GoCentral Bus Station, Leeds, LS2 7HUWalking directions to Costcutter On The Go

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS2 7EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eden Hills

Little London & Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alex Sobel

Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds Central and HeadingleyE14001319
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leeds City CentreE02006875
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 111CE01033011
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS2 7EA

Is LS2 7EA (Leeds City Centre) safe?

The area around LS2 7EA 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.

What is the average house price near LS2 7EA?

The median sale price around LS2 7EA in Leeds City Centre is £165,000 (about £2,612 per square metre) based on 103 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS2 7EA?

There are 18 schools close to LS2 7EA, including Leeds College of Music, The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding) and Leeds Mathematics School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS2 7EA?

The closest station to LS2 7EA is Leeds, about 684 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS2 7EA?

LS2 7EA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.