Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

KENDAL LANE, LS3 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENDAL LANE, LS3 1AY.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS3 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

89% of homes in LS3 1AY are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.

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

LS3 1AY is a lively urban neighbourhood on Kendal Lane, 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 1AY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 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 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 11.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00187067 (shared with 10 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 1AY. 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

White / British58.1%
Asian / British Asian29.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

2 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Terraced

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 333,333

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

Crime around LS3 1AY is above average at 114 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.

Shoplifting316
Violence and sexual offences246
Other theft78
Public order67
Vehicle crime64

school Local Schools

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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils0.6 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.0 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils1.4 km
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West Oaks School

Outstanding357 pupils1.4 km
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Quarry Mount Primary School

Good191 pupils1.5 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.5 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.5 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Belle Vue Stores0.4 km
  • Go Gold Local0.4 km
  • Go Local G J Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Noshi Food Store0.7 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Northern Snooker Centre0.4 km
  • The Highland Pub0.3 km
  • Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.5 km
  • Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.5 km
  • Leeds University Student Union (Stylus And Function)0.5 km
  • + 34 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

151 nearby
  • Manjaros0.3 km
  • TGI Fridays0.6 km
  • Interactive Investors Canteeen0.5 km
  • Jack-Pots0.7 km
  • Rendezvu Cafe0.8 km
  • + 146 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Zaks0.6 km
  • Humpit0.5 km
  • Waki Maki0.5 km
  • Alkhaleej0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Ibis Leeds Centre0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.6 km
  • Be At One0.8 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-operative (West Point)0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.1 km
  • Burley Park1.2 km
  • Headingley2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeds Dental Hosp0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Square0.2 km
  • St Andrews Street0.3 km
  • Leeds City College0.3 km
  • St Andrews Street0.3 km