Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SANDFORD ROAD, LS5 3AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDFORD ROAD, LS5 3AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

244

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS5 3AZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LS5 3AZ has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £174,318 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS5 3AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sandford Road, 0.7km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS5 3AZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00057895 (shared with 6 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 3AZ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,000

13 sales · Mean £ 159,846

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

Crime around LS5 3AZ is moderate at 86 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 offences97
Shoplifting80
Anti-social behaviour33
Vehicle crime31
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good197 pupils0.1 km
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Beecroft Primary School

Outstanding328 pupils0.1 km
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Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.1 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good161 pupils1.5 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils1.5 km
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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Barca-Leeds0.7 km
  • Holland And Barratt0.6 km
  • Leeds North And West Foodbank0.9 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store0.8 km
  • William Hill0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Milford Rl Sports Club0.3 km
  • New Burley Club0.4 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre1.0 km
  • Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.7 km
  • Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Pinks Burgers And Desserts0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.4 km
  • Morning Star0.7 km
  • Mog's0.4 km
  • Station Diner0.5 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Pizza Connection And Balti House0.3 km
  • Talia Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Big Fellas Express0.6 km
  • Kirkstall Fisheries0.4 km
  • Oriental0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.6 km
  • Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.9 km
  • B And M Bargains0.4 km
  • Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley0.6 km
  • Burley Park1.5 km
  • Kirkstall Forge2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Commercial Road0.1 km
  • Gilbert Mount0.1 km
  • Commercial Road0.1 km
  • Gilbert Mount0.2 km
  • Argie Avenue Sacred Heart RC School0.2 km