Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

BEECROFT STREET, LS5 3AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECROFT STREET, LS5 3AS.

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Population

484

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS5 3AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in LS5 3AS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS5 3AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beecroft Street, 0.4km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS5 3AS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00057887 (shared with 26 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 3AS. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.8%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean18.4%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around LS5 3AS is above average at 99 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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Shoplifting107
Vehicle crime49
Anti-social behaviour47
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good197 pupils0.4 km
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Beecroft Primary School

Outstanding328 pupils0.4 km
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Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.4 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good161 pupils1.4 km
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Hollybush Primary

Good430 pupils1.4 km
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Raynville Academy

Good467 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Barca-Leeds0.5 km
  • Holland And Barratt0.4 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store1.0 km
  • William Hill0.1 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Milford Rl Sports Club0.0 km
  • New Burley Club0.6 km
  • The New George0.1 km
  • West End House0.3 km
  • Queenswood Social Club0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Pinks Burgers And Desserts0.8 km
  • Vine (Beeston Cafe)1.0 km
  • Starbucks0.2 km
  • Morning Star0.7 km
  • Mog's0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pizza Connection And Balti House0.0 km
  • Talia Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Big Fellas Express0.8 km
  • Kirkstall Fisheries0.3 km
  • Dinner Box Chinese0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.4 km
  • B And M Bargains0.1 km
  • Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley0.6 km
  • Burley Park1.7 km
  • Kirkstall Forge1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkstall Lights0.1 km
  • Commercial Road0.2 km
  • Commercial Road0.2 km
  • Kirkstall Leis Ctr0.2 km
  • Kirkstall Lane0.2 km