LS5 3AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Commercial Road, 0.4km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS5 3AW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3AW are sourced from Output Area E00057887 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, LS5 3AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL ROAD, LS5 3AW.
484
32
£ 38,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3AW 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
LS5 3AW has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 3AW. 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
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 3AW is moderate at 84 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
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Hollybush Primary
Raynville Academy
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Barca-Leeds0.4 km
- Holland And Barratt0.3 km
- William Hill0.1 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Neils Store0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Milford Rl Sports Club0.0 km
- New Burley Club0.7 km
- The New George0.0 km
- West End House0.3 km
- Queenswood Social Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Pinks Burgers And Desserts0.9 km
- Vine (Beeston Cafe)1.0 km
- Starbucks0.2 km
- Morning Star0.7 km
- Mog's0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.0 km
- Talia Pizzeria0.6 km
- Big Fellas Express0.9 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.2 km
- Dinner Box Chinese0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.3 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.3 km
- B And M Bargains0.1 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.6 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.8 km
- Burley Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkstall Lights0.0 km
- Kirkstall Leis Ctr0.1 km
- Kirkstall Morrisons0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lane0.2 km
- Kirkstall Lights0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53AW · Data under Open Government Licence