LS5 3AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS5 3AU 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 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00057887 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS5 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS5 3AU.
484
32
£ 38,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3AU 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in LS5 3AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3AU. 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
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 3AU 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.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Beecroft Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Raynville Academy
Hollybush Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Barca-Leeds0.5 km
- Holland And Barratt0.4 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.9 km
- William Hill0.2 km
- Spar1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Milford Rl Sports Club0.1 km
- New Burley Club0.6 km
- The New George0.2 km
- West End House0.4 km
- Queenswood Social Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Pinks Burgers And Desserts0.8 km
- Starbucks0.3 km
- Morning Star0.7 km
- Mog's0.2 km
- Station Diner0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.1 km
- Talia Pizzeria0.5 km
- Big Fellas Express0.8 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.3 km
- Dinner Box Chinese0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.4 km
- B And M Bargains0.2 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.6 km
- Burley Park1.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Road0.1 km
- Commercial Road0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lights0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lane0.2 km
- Kirkstall Leis Ctr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53AU · Data under Open Government Licence