LS3 1AR 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00187067 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS3 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS3 1AR.
271
25
£ 30,200 /yr
20%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS3 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
At 89% private renter occupancy, LS3 1AR is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1AR. The average age is 25.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS3 1AR is above average at 115 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
Rosebank Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
West Oaks School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Amigos (LGI)0.5 km
- News And Booze0.8 km
- Noshi Food Store0.7 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.4 km
- Go Gold Local0.4 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.7 km
- Ibis Leeds Centre0.5 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Rebound Social0.9 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.5 km
- Northern Snooker Centre0.5 km
- The Highland Pub0.4 km
- Editor's Draught0.7 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Bagel Factory0.6 km
- Cafe Mujo0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Caracas Grill La Taberna0.8 km
- FINT0.5 km
- + 180 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Alkhaleej0.7 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.7 km
- Luciano's And China Diner0.8 km
- Woodsley Fisheries And Pizza0.7 km
- Humpit0.5 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.9 km
- Sing Kee Supermarket1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.1 km
- Burley Park1.3 km
- Headingley2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds Dental Hosp0.2 km
- Woodhouse Square0.2 km
- Leeds City College0.3 km
- St Andrews Street0.3 km
- Leeds City College0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS31AR · Data under Open Government Licence