LS28 5AW is a mixed residential area on Poplar Square, 0.7km from Primrose Hill in Pudsey. Administratively it sits within Calverley & Farsley ward and the Pudsey constituency.
For families considering a move, LS28 5AW represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS28 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00058424 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR SQUARE, LS28 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR SQUARE, LS28 5AW.
251
39
£ 41,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS28 5AW's 56% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 40.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS28 5AW. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 127,499
10 sales · Mean £ 143,249
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS28 5AW is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westroyd Primary School and Nursery
Farsley Farfield Primary School
Farsley Springbank Primary School
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Pudsey Grammar School
Pudsey Waterloo Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- The Butchers Shop0.7 km
- B And M Bargains0.4 km
- Farsley Post Office0.8 km
- Harvey, Davis And Sons0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Farsley Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Jug And Barrel0.7 km
- The Old Crown0.5 km
- Farsley Cricket And Bowling Club0.8 km
- Farsley Liberal Club0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Coffee And Cake House0.7 km
- Growlers0.6 km
- Thai Sun0.5 km
- Pudsey Civic Hall0.4 km
- Scrap Community Craft Cafe0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Asda (Owlcotes Centre)0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Premier0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Faizas And Abids0.7 km
- Fish\&Chips@1570.6 km
- Mister Khans0.5 km
- Croft Street Fisheries0.6 km
- Rainbow0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bay Horse Inn0.8 km
- All Nations0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Pudsey0.5 km
- Bramley (W Yorks)2.8 km
- Kirkstall Forge4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Northcote Street0.1 km
- Northcote Street0.1 km
- New Street0.2 km
- Bradford Road0.2 km
- Bradford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS285AW · Data under Open Government Licence