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.
LS3 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS3 1AB.
392
25
£ 30,200 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Rosebank Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
West Oaks School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS31AB · Data under Open Government Licence