Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS3 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS3 1AB.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LS3 1AB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 87% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS3 1AB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Little Woodhouse in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS3 1AB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00058885 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1AB. The average age is 25.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.3%
Asian / British Asian18.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LS3 1AB are high at 156 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.

Violence and sexual offences383
Shoplifting275
Public order124
Other theft115
Vehicle crime84

school Local Schools

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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils0.9 km
P

Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.9 km
P

Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.4 km
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West Oaks School

Outstanding357 pupils1.5 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

75 nearby
  • North Bar1.0 km
  • The Brotherhood Of Pursuits And Pastimes1.0 km
  • Leeds Grand Theatre And Opera House1.0 km
  • Flight Club Darts0.6 km
  • Leeds Academy0.6 km
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

304 nearby
  • Indian Pakwaan1.0 km
  • San Co Co1.0 km
  • Sushiwaka1.0 km
  • Tavassoli's Cafe And Grill1.0 km
  • Kino1.0 km
  • + 299 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Chickos1.0 km
  • Chicken Village1.0 km
  • Shawarma King0.9 km
  • Ali Baba's0.9 km
  • Around The Clock (Victoria House)0.6 km
  • + 60 more
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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Boots (Bond Street)0.8 km
  • Boots (South Concourse)0.9 km
  • City Campus Shop0.6 km
  • Everyday Essentials1.0 km
  • Granary Express1.0 km
  • + 79 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Be At One0.5 km
  • Discovery Inn0.9 km
  • Park Plaza Hotel0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.5 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.8 km
  • Burley Park1.6 km
  • Headingley3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeds City College0.1 km
  • Woodhouse Square0.1 km
  • Leeds City College0.2 km
  • Leeds City College0.2 km
  • West Street0.3 km