LS3 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodsley Road, 0.4km from Westfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS3 1DU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 8% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00058862 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODSLEY ROAD, LS3 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSLEY ROAD, LS3 1DU.
277
29
£ 30,200 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS3 1DU 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
Cultural diversity defines LS3 1DU — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1DU. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 271,250
6 sales · Mean £ 287,959
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS3 1DU is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rosebank Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Spring Bank Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Alkhaleej0.2 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.5 km
- Bad Chick0.8 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.2 km
- Dukes Gelato Passion0.9 km
- + 49 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Noshi Food Store0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Wingdom0.6 km
- Local Off Licence0.8 km
- Londis0.6 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.4 km
- The Eldon0.8 km
- Mine0.5 km
- Northern Snooker Centre0.7 km
- The Highland Pub0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.2 km
- Kaffa Cafe0.7 km
- Mythos Greek LTD0.2 km
- Rainbow Junktion0.2 km
- Woodsley Food Hub0.2 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.5 km
- Ibis Leeds Centre1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.7 km
- Leeds1.7 km
- Headingley2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Alexandra Rd Kelsall Road0.2 km
- Alexandra Rd Kelsall Road0.2 km
- Woodsley Road0.3 km
- Hyde Park Road0.3 km
- Hyde Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS31DU · Data under Open Government Licence