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Leeds (LS1)
The LS1 postcode area is located in the Leeds postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1609 individual postcodes.
There are 1 electoral wards in the LS1 postcode area, including Ilkley, Leeds, Otley, Pudsey, Tadcaster, Wetherby which come under the local authority of the Leeds Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in LS1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of LS1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The LS1 postcode is a postcode area in the Leeds district, England. It was created in 1967 and covers the heart of the city centre, including the community of Holbeck and parts of neighbouring areas.
The area is predominantly residential and there are a number of apartment blocks and terraced houses in the area. It also contains Leeds City Station and the city's German and Italian Quarter.
The grade IIlisted Leeds General Infirmary and Royal Leeds Improvement District is within the LS1 postcode area. It also contains the University of Leeds campus and the University Teaching Hospitals Leeds NHS Foundation Trust (UTH).
LS1 is also renowned for its independent food scene, which includes multiple pubs, wine bars, modern restaurants, cafes and delicatessens. Additionally, the area is home to several theatre, music and comedy venues, including Leeds Town Hall and The Wardrobe.
LS1 is increasingly becoming an entertainment, culture and technology hub, boasting over 50 creative tech companies, including Sky Bet, White Light and MCR Live. It also provides employment and business opportunities for the local community and is an important factor in the region's economic development.
For those looking to travel, the postcode area is well served, residential areas which contain several shops, a key bus routes, including either the 1 or 6 bus routes, and City Station which is one of the main railway stations in the city centre. LS1 is also a highly popular destination for students, with two universities, University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett, located in the city centre.
The postcode area is also well linked to the rest of the city, with good access to road and rail networks.
In recent years the area has seen significant population growth, due to a high demand for affordable housing and its vibrant city centre location. With the population increasing, the area is becoming a desirable location for both residential and commercial development.
LS1 postcode is increasingly becoming an important part of Leeds city centre, offering comfortable residential options, a lively atmosphere and commercial and leisure activities.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 68%WORKING
- 32%UNEMPLOYED
32% of people in LS1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 67%WHITE
- 33%NON-WHITE
67% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
West Yorkshire
LS1 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.
West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.
West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | LS1 |
Postal Town | Leeds |
MSOA Name | Leeds 111 |
LSOA Name | Leeds 111A |
County | West Yorkshire |
Region | West Yorkshire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Leeds |
Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
LS1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of LS1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.