LS5 3AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lilac Grove, 0.7km from Sandford in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS5 3AG represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.1% year-on-year. 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 LS5 3AG are sourced from Output Area E00056905 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILAC GROVE, LS5 3AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILAC GROVE, LS5 3AG.
293
42
£ 35,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3AG 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 42, LS5 3AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 19.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3AG. The average age is 41.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 70,655
13 sales · Mean £ 79,116
Terraced
£ 178,099
2 sales · Mean £ 178,099
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3AG is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Raynville Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Hollybush Primary
Whitecote Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Barca-Leeds0.4 km
- Holland And Barratt0.7 km
- Sian Stores0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Greggs (Bramley)0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Milford Rl Sports Club0.8 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.6 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.8 km
- Bramley Band Working Mens Club0.8 km
- The New George0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Burger One0.9 km
- Ho Hing0.8 km
- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.8 km
- Stanningley Takeaway0.9 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Starbucks0.7 km
- Morning Star0.5 km
- Dos Amigos1.0 km
- Monster Kidz0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- B And M Bargains0.7 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.4 km
- Bramley (W Yorks)1.6 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Raynville Rd Lancastre Grove0.1 km
- Raynville Rd Lancastre Grove0.2 km
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.2 km
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.2 km
- Broad Ln Broadlea Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53AG · Data under Open Government Licence