Park Square East is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS1 2NL is located in the Little London & Woodhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Square East, Leeds, LS1 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS1 2NE, LS1 2NP, LS1 2QS, LS1 2NY, LS1 3AX, LS1 3BE, LS1 2BS, LS1 2QH, LS1 2AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS1 2NL is primarily male, with 58.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.7% | 41.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 56.3% | 58.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS1 2NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75.2% | 89.9% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 52.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -35.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 0.7% | -7.0% | 9.1% | -8.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 55.7% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 34.7% | -9.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 1.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 29.3% | 15.6% | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.8% | 49% | -10.8% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 65.9% | 50% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 19% | 17.1% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 45% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 45% | -22.5% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 11.7% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 32.3% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 26.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 2.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.5% | 45.6% | -21.9% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 2.4% | -7.9% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.1% | 5.1% | -10.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 15.2% | 12.0% | 2.2% | 13.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 31.8% | 27.8% | 1.9% | 29.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.3% | 76.7% | -30.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 16.3% | 0.1% | 16.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 20.7% | 46.2% | -25.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 26% | 6.5% | 19.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Square East was 2049.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 393.3% higher than the Hunslet & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Square East has the 7th highest crime rate of 170 local areas in Hunslet & Riverside and the 9th highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1196.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspect Court, 47 Park Square East, Leeds, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £5,800,000 | 2017-01-17 | £7,882,051 |
LS1 2NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LS1 2NL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 142 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Other | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School Lofthouse Place , LS2 9EX | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebank Primary School Burley Road , LS3 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little London Community Primary School Meanwood Street , LS7 1SR | 2out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds Cromwell Street , Burmantofts LS9 7SG | 4out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleton Primary School Green Lane , LS12 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Technical College Leeds 2 Sayner Road , Hunslet LS10 1LA | 2out of 4 | 1,901 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | 2out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott Hudson College The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT | - not rated | 4,765 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore Education Centre 2 - 7 Woodhouse Square , LS3 1AD | - not rated | 341 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adel Beck Care of: Leeds City Council , Civic Hall LS1 1UR | - not rated | 420 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Education England The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 522 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Leeds The University , LS2 9JT | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Arts University Blenheim Walk , LS2 9AQ | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Piola | 2 Park Square East, Leeds | 29 yd | |
| The Oxford Place | 2 Oxford Place, Leeds | 82 yd | |
| Hubb | 27 Park Cross Street, East Parade | 84 yd | |
| Iberica Restaurants | 17A East Parade, Leeds | 120 yd | |
| Six By Nico | 9 East Parade, Leeds | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Hall Tavern | 17 Westgate, Leeds | 99 yd | |
| Mr Foleys Cask Ale House | 159 The Headrow, Leeds | 151 yd | |
| The Warehouse | 19 - 21 Somers Street, Leeds | 169 yd | |
| All Bar One | 27 East Parade, Leeds | 180 yd | |
| The George | 69 Great George Street, Leeds | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1 Forty Five Ltd | LS1 Forty Five, 45 St Pauls Street | 182 yd | |
| Deli Kitchen | 55 Great George Street, Leeds | 185 yd | |
| Brod | 31 Great George Street, Leeds | 185 yd | |
| Around The Clock (Victoria House) | Part Ground Floor Victoria House, 143 - 145 The Headrow | 195 yd | |
| Falafel Guys | Unit 3, Civic Court | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Ground And First Floor Front Russell House, 15 St Pauls Street | 181 yd | |
| Tesco | Bond Street, Leeds | 410 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 2 Central Square, 29 Wellington Street | 421 yd | |
| Co-operative (West Point) | Unit B West Point, Wellington Street | 455 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 54 Albion Street, Leeds | 472 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Pure Fitness (Leeds George Street) (Closed) Centaur House Centaur House Great George Street | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Leeds International Pool (Closed) Westgate | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Leeds) THE LIGHT THE LIGHT THE HEADROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Leeds Beckett University (City Campus Fitness Centre) THE ROSE BOWL THE ROSE BOWL PORTLAND CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| The Gym (Leeds Headrow) 4.2 THE CORE 4.2 THE CORE THE HEADROW | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Leeds City College (Park Lane Site) PARK LANE | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| La Fitness (Leeds) (Closed) 6-24 6-24 Albion Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Leeds) WELLINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 602 yd |
| Pure Gym (Leeds City Centre North) MERRION WAY | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Barrecore Leeds 7-11 7-11 CROSS ARCADE | 733 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.