LS28 5BT is a safe, established residential area on Melbourne Street, 0.7km from Farsley in Pudsey. Administratively it sits within Calverley & Farsley ward and the Pudsey constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS28 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00058420 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE STREET, LS28 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE STREET, LS28 5BT.
222
39
£ 41,400 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS28 5BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 39, LS28 5BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS28 5BT. The average age is 39.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
7 sales · Mean £ 225,530
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS28 5BT has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Valley View Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- The Butchers Shop0.8 km
- B And M Bargains0.5 km
- Farsley Post Office0.6 km
- Harvey, Davis And Sons0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Farsley Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Jug And Barrel0.7 km
- The Old Crown0.6 km
- Farsley Cricket And Bowling Club0.7 km
- Farsley Liberal Club0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Coffee And Cake House0.8 km
- Growlers0.7 km
- Thai Sun0.6 km
- Pudsey Civic Hall0.4 km
- Scrap Community Craft Cafe0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Asda (Owlcotes Centre)0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Premier0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Faizas And Abids0.7 km
- Fish\&Chips@1570.7 km
- Mister Khans0.6 km
- Croft Street Fisheries0.4 km
- Ice Scoop Gelato0.7 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bay Horse Inn0.7 km
- All Nations0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Pudsey0.6 km
- Bramley (W Yorks)2.8 km
- Kirkstall Forge4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Richmond Road0.1 km
- Northcote Street0.1 km
- Richmond Road0.1 km
- Northcote Street0.1 km
- Farsley Library0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS285BT · Data under Open Government Licence