Postcode LS2 7ES is located in a major urban area, within the Hunslet & Riverside 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leeds Lock and Dam.
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 5.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 64 ft away from LS2 7ES.
Leeds City Centre near LS2 7ES 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leeds | N/A | Walking directions to Leeds |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leeds Lock and Dam | Small | Walking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam |
| 0.4 mi | Bow Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bow Street Park |
| 0.1 mi | Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) | Small | Walking directions to Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £154,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Hunslet & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,120 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £267,500 | £303 |
| Flats | 91 | £180,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £170,500 | £223 |
| Terraced | 65 | £140,000 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £129,000 | £164,100 | £83,750 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £145,000 | £167,000 | £101,225 | £78,000 |
| 2018 | £158,750 | £168,000 | £106,200 | £88,000 |
| 2019 | £155,000 | £173,000 | £115,000 | £87,500 |
| 2020 | £160,000 | £182,000 | £122,000 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £160,000 | £165,000 | £135,500 | £90,000 |
| 2022 | £186,000 | £162,000 | £162,500 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £190,000 | £161,000 | £114,750 |
| 2024 | £221,250 | £195,000 | £185,000 | £122,000 |
| 2025 | £277,500 | £184,975 | £170,000 | £136,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £155,500 | £200,000 | £132,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180 | £263 | £131 | £91 |
| 2017 | £210 | £272 | £124 | £88 |
| 2018 | £198 | £265 | £142 | £100 |
| 2019 | £212 | £277 | £158 | £101 |
| 2020 | £200 | £305 | £154 | £102 |
| 2021 | £179 | £291 | £159 | £112 |
| 2022 | £196 | £296 | £164 | £145 |
| 2023 | £271 | £302 | £193 | £141 |
| 2024 | £243 | £312 | £225 | £147 |
| 2025 | £252 | £294 | £220 | £154 |
| 2026 | £274 | £284 | £274 | £143 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 7ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 207, New York Apartments, 1, Cross York Street, Leeds, LS2 7EE | Flats | Leasehold | £126,500 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Flat 205, 33, Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DR | Flats | Leasehold | £108,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 101, 33, Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DR | Flats | Leasehold | £138,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 40, The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7EW | Other | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 14, Sparrow Wharfe, 32, The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7EW | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the LS2 7ES postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS2 7ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 44 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Dana Store | New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DZ | Walking directions to Dana Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 6 Brewery Place, Leeds, LS10 1NE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Polskie Delikatesy | Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7HN | Walking directions to Polskie Delikatesy |
| 0.1 mi | Eskimo Joe's | Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7HN | Walking directions to Eskimo Joe's |
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 7ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Carlisle
Hunslet & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026
Hilary Benn
Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS2 7ES 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 7ES in Leeds City Centre is £154,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LS2 7ES, including The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding), Leeds College of Music and Leeds Mathematics School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS2 7ES is Leeds, about 693 m away.
LS2 7ES 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 South covering LS2 7ES is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Carlisle (Green Party).