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LS2 9JX

Cromer Place

Little London & Woodhouse

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Detailed insights for LS2 9JX

Overview

Postcode LS2 9JX 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 University & Little Woodhouse area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in University & Little Woodhouse is £50,395 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Woodhouse Moor Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

University & Little Woodhouse has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,095 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

University & Little Woodhouse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in University & Little Woodhouse is £50,395 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS2 9JX.

Flood risk

No risk

University & Little Woodhouse near LS2 9JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burley Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS2 9JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Burley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Burley Park
0.9 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS2 9JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodhouse Moor ParkLargeWalking directions to Woodhouse Moor Park
0.3 miRosebank Millenium GreenMediumWalking directions to Rosebank Millenium Green
0.1 miSt. George's Fields (Woodhouse Cemetery)MediumWalking directions to St. George's Fields (Woodhouse Cemetery)

Area Profile

Population
956
Population density
8,047.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.87(-1%)
Other theft
15.51(+133%)
Shoplifting
11.72(+34%)
Bicycle theft
10.59(+1224%)
Burglary
10.21(+100%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
521
54.44%
Other White
87
9.09%
Chinese
73
7.63%
African
54
5.64%
Indian
51
5.33%
Total population: 957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
671
71.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
180
19.29%
Other
32
3.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
2.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
1.5%
Total 16+ residents: 933

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
48.46%
Other forms of private rent
37
28.46%
Other social rented
22
16.92%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.31%
Social rents from council
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 9JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS2 9JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 2025Aquilifer House, 2, Kelso Road, Leeds, LS2 9PWOtherFreehold£500,000
05 Dec 20258, Springfield Mount, Leeds, LS2 9NDTerracedFreehold£900,000
30 Oct 20251, Mountfields, Clarendon Road, Leeds, LS2 9PQOtherLeasehold£125,000
30 Oct 20251, Mountfields, Clarendon Road, Leeds, LS2 9PQFlatsLeasehold£125,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 16, Berkeley Court, Kelso Street, Leeds, LS2 9PTFlatsLeasehold£132,500

Schools

In the LS2 9JX postcode area, located within University & Little Woodhouse, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS2 9JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of LeedsHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLeeds Arts UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 mi16 plusNotre Dame Catholic Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS2 9JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS2 9JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLUU Co-opLifton Place, Leeds, LS2 9JZWalking directions to LUU Co-op
0.1 miGreen Action Food Co-oprativeLifton Place, Leeds, LS2 9JTWalking directions to Green Action Food Co-oprative
0.2 miBest-one209 Clarendon Road, Leeds, LS2 9DUWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miLS2 Store206 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9DXWalking directions to LS2 Store
0.3 miMorrisons Daily96 Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS3 1HFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 9JX, 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)University & Little WoodhouseE02002392
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 063FE01035044
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2003-10-01

Frequently asked questions about LS2 9JX

Is LS2 9JX (University & Little Woodhouse) safe?

The area around LS2 9JX records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LS2 9JX?

The median sale price around LS2 9JX in University & Little Woodhouse is £165,000 (about £2,612 per square metre) based on 103 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS2 9JX?

There are 15 schools close to LS2 9JX, including University of Leeds (Good), Leeds Arts University (Good) and Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS2 9JX?

The closest station to LS2 9JX is Burley Park, about 1,375 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS2 9JX?

LS2 9JX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,095 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.