LS5 3AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Commercial Road, 0.7km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS5 3AD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 38.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00057895 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, LS5 3AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL ROAD, LS5 3AD.
244
36
£ 38,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, LS5 3AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 38.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3AD. The average age is 36.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 100,000
43 sales · Mean £ 94,980
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3AD is moderate at 78 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Beecroft Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Armley Park Primary School
Raynville Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Barca-Leeds0.7 km
- Holland And Barratt0.7 km
- Leeds North And West Foodbank0.9 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.8 km
- William Hill0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Milford Rl Sports Club0.3 km
- New Burley Club0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.7 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Pinks Burgers And Desserts0.7 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Morning Star0.6 km
- Mog's0.5 km
- Station Diner0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.4 km
- Talia Pizzeria0.5 km
- Big Fellas Express0.7 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.5 km
- Oriental0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.7 km
- Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.9 km
- B And M Bargains0.4 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.7 km
- Burley Park1.5 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Gilbert Mount0.0 km
- Gilbert Mount0.1 km
- Commercial Road0.1 km
- Commercial Road0.1 km
- Argie Avenue Sacred Heart RC School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53AD · Data under Open Government Licence