Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS5 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS5 3AR.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS5 3AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS5 3AR spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS5 3AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

For families considering a move, LS5 3AR represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00056904 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3AR. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS5 3AR is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting107
Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order23
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Beecroft Primary School

Outstanding328 pupils0.8 km
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Hollybush Primary

Good430 pupils1.0 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good161 pupils1.1 km
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Raynville Academy

Good467 pupils1.1 km
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Whitecote Primary School

Good472 pupils1.2 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Di Carlo0.5 km
  • Shalimar0.5 km
  • Kirkstall Fisheries0.6 km
  • Premier Pizza0.4 km
  • Oriental0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • William Hill0.4 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Neils Store0.6 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • Raynville Superstore0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Mog's0.5 km
  • The Hollybush Cafe0.2 km
  • Dos Amigos0.6 km
  • Sound Bites Kirkstall0.9 km
  • The New Gatehouse Cafe0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.3 km
  • B And M Bargains0.3 km
  • Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.2 km
  • Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.4 km
  • The New George0.4 km
  • Milford Rl Sports Club0.4 km
  • West End House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley1.0 km
  • Kirkstall Forge1.6 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wyther Lane Wyther Dri0.0 km
  • Wyther Lane Wyther Dri0.1 km
  • Kirkstall Bridge SP0.2 km
  • Kirkstall Morrisons0.2 km
  • Kirkstall Bridge SP0.2 km