LS3 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Westfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS3 1BS is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00058872 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS3 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS3 1BS.
174
29
£ 30,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS3 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS3 1BS is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 66% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1BS. The average age is 28.8. 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 around LS3 1BS is moderate at 86 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
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Castleton Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Bagel Factory0.9 km
- Cafe Mujo0.9 km
- FINT0.9 km
- Interactive Investors Canteeen0.7 km
- Jack-Pots0.9 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ibis Leeds Centre0.6 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
- Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.8 km
- Mine0.8 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.8 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Stylus And Function)0.8 km
- The Fox And Newt0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Humpit0.8 km
- Waki Maki0.8 km
- Cardigan Fish Bar0.7 km
- Red Asia0.8 km
- Burgerize0.9 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Gopuff0.6 km
- Hyde Park Newsagent0.4 km
- Londis (Woodhouse)0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Arvin Food Market0.2 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.9 km
- Leeds1.4 km
- Headingley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rosebank School0.1 km
- Rosebank School0.1 km
- Washington Street0.2 km
- Washington Street0.2 km
- St Andrews Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS31BS · Data under Open Government Licence