LS5 3AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS5 3AN offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3AN are sourced from Output Area E00057873 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS5 3AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS5 3AN.
302
35
£ 38,600 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3AN 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
No single demographic signal dominates LS5 3AN — age 35, 43% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3AN. The average age is 35.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3AN is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Hollybush Primary
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Whitecote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Starbucks0.5 km
- Mog's0.4 km
- Station Diner0.7 km
- Vine (Beeston Cafe)0.7 km
- Dos Amigos0.1 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Vesper Gate0.9 km
- Milford Rl Sports Club0.5 km
- West End House0.2 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.5 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- William Hill0.4 km
- Barca-Leeds0.7 km
- Holland And Barratt0.3 km
- Neils Store0.1 km
- Kirkstall Hill Food And Wine1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Talia Pizzeria1.0 km
- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.5 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.4 km
- Johnny Leung1.0 km
- Pizza Pizza0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.3 km
- B And M Bargains0.6 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.4 km
- Burley Park2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Norman Mount0.0 km
- Norman Mount0.0 km
- Abbey Road0.1 km
- Abbey Road0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lights0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53AN · Data under Open Government Licence