LS5 is a postcode district in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 204 active and 71 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LS5 (21%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active (21%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes LS5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LS5 are around £178k, down 22.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LS5 at 527 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, LS5 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LS5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LS5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS5 postcode area.
8,991
37
£ 36,450 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
LS5 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £178k. Property prices are trending down 22.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Costa
- Dos Amigos
- Gallery 41
- The Hollybush Cafe
- The New Gatehouse Cafe
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Kirkstall Fisheries
- Pizza Connection And Balti House
- Pizza Pizza
- Tareem's Kitchen
- Benny's
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- B And M Bargains
- Co-op (Broadway)
- Home Bargains
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- William Hill
- Abbey Home Brew
- Barca-Leeds
- Lea Farm Mini Market
- Vesper Convenience Store
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Hawkworth Wood Conservative Club
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club
- Milford Rl Sports Club
- The New George
- + 2 more
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Area Profile: LS5 · Data under Open Government Licence