Postcode report
Is LS13 2AN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About LS13 2AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS13 2AN is a postcode in Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS13 2AN, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS13 2AN are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LS13 2AN is based on Leeds 051 Census 2021. It covers 5,507 residents, 4,073 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near LS13 2AN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £178k from 76 rolling sales, down 4.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS13 2AN can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS13 2AN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS13 2AN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 38 HMO licences, 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LS13 2AN
Is LS13 2AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS13 2AN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS13 2AN?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LS13 2AN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for LS13 2AN?
LocaleIQ matched LS13 2AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS13 2AN?
The latest median sold price is £178k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS13 2AN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 38 HMO licences, 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.