Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

KIRKSTALL LANE, LS5 3BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTALL LANE, LS5 3BE.

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

260

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS5 3BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS5 3BE spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £160k.

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

LS5 3BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Kirkstall Lane, 0.3km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.

The people who live in LS5 3BE are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00057883 (shared with 19 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 3BE. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

Crime around LS5 3BE is above average at 124 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 offences114
Shoplifting107
Vehicle crime58
Anti-social behaviour44
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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

Good206 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good197 pupils0.5 km
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Beecroft Primary School

Outstanding328 pupils0.5 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Hollybush Primary

Good430 pupils1.5 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.5 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good161 pupils1.6 km
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Raynville Academy

Good467 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Barca-Leeds0.6 km
  • Holland And Barratt0.3 km
  • William Hill0.1 km
  • Neils Store0.4 km
  • The Co-Operative Pharmacy (Kirkstall)0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Milford Rl Sports Club0.2 km
  • New Burley Club0.7 km
  • The New George0.2 km
  • West End House0.2 km
  • Queenswood Social Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Pinks Burgers And Desserts0.9 km
  • Vine (Beeston Cafe)0.8 km
  • Starbucks0.3 km
  • Morning Star0.9 km
  • Mog's0.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pizza Connection And Balti House0.2 km
  • Talia Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Big Fellas Express0.9 km
  • Kirkstall Fisheries0.1 km
  • Dinner Box Chinese0.0 km
  • + 9 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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley0.5 km
  • Kirkstall Forge1.7 km
  • Burley Park1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkstall Lane0.0 km
  • Kirkstall Hlth Ctr0.1 km
  • Kirkstall Lane0.1 km
  • Kirkstall Hlth Ctr0.1 km
  • Kirkstall Leis Ctr0.1 km