Postcode LS2 7EY 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Leeds Lock and Dam.
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.
Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1469.8 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from LS2 7EY.
Leeds City Centre near LS2 7EY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 170 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Hunslet & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £267,500 | £3,266 |
| Flats | 93 | £180,000 | £3,158 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £171,000 | £2,370 |
| Terraced | 64 | £140,000 | £1,707 |
10 year median price trend in Hunslet & Riverside
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 7EY.
In the LS2 7EY postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS2 7EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 6 Brewery Place, Leeds, LS10 1NE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 44 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Dana Store | New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DZ | Walking directions to Dana Store |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local Gateway Express | East Street, Leeds, LS9 8DA | Walking directions to Nisa Local Gateway Express |
| 0.2 mi | Polskie Delikatesy | Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7HN | Walking directions to Polskie Delikatesy |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS2 7EY, 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 7EY 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 7EY in Leeds City Centre is £155,000 (about £2,473 per square metre) based on 170 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to LS2 7EY, including The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding), Leeds College of Music and Mount St Mary's Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS2 7EY is Leeds, about 728 m away.
LS2 7EY 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).
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.