LS5 3AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peel Square, 0.3km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00057881 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEEL SQUARE, LS5 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEEL SQUARE, LS5 3AL.
266
34
£ 38,600 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. LS5 3AL combines 75% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3AL. The average age is 34.0. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3AL is moderate at 89 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
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Beecroft Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Hollybush Primary
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Raynville Academy
Whitecote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Starbucks0.1 km
- Morning Star0.7 km
- Mog's0.2 km
- Station Diner0.7 km
- Pinks Burgers And Desserts1.0 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- William Hill0.1 km
- Barca-Leeds0.4 km
- Holland And Barratt0.2 km
- S And S Minimart0.7 km
- Neils Store0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- New Burley Club0.8 km
- Milford Rl Sports Club0.1 km
- The New George0.1 km
- West End House0.2 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Talia Pizzeria0.7 km
- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.1 km
- Big Fellas Express1.0 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.3 km
- Johnny Leung0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.2 km
- B And M Bargains0.1 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.1 km
- Home Bargains0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.7 km
- Burley Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkstall Morrisons0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lights0.1 km
- Kirkstall Leis Ctr0.1 km
- Kirkstall Morrisons0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lights0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53AL · Data under Open Government Licence