Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS5 3BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS5 3BF.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 30,800 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS5 3BF 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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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LS5 3BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LS5 3BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Newlay in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Bramley & Stanningley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

For families considering a move, LS5 3BF represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3BF are sourced from Output Area E00057054 (shared with 21 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 3BF. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

LS5 3BF has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Other crime4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Hawksworth Wood Primary School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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Whitecote Primary School

Good472 pupils1.0 km
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Hollybush Primary

Good430 pupils1.1 km
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Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School

Good421 pupils1.3 km
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Horsforth Featherbank Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils1.3 km
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Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Good1607 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth

Outstanding208 pupils1.6 km
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Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good395 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fred Pizza0.8 km
  • Tareem's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Benny's0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Vesper Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Ganners Covenience Store0.8 km
  • Kamala Food And Wine1.0 km
  • N S M Newsagents1.0 km
  • Keya Stores1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Vesper Gate0.8 km
  • Acorn Inn0.8 km
  • Abbey Inn0.8 km
  • The Rock1.0 km
  • Hawkworth Wood Conservative Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Acorn Cafe And Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Monster Kidz0.9 km
  • China Red0.8 km
  • Village Bakery0.8 km
  • Blue Tiger0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op (Broadway)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkstall Forge0.4 km
  • Headingley2.4 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Exhibition Way0.0 km
  • Kirkstall Forge Rail Station0.3 km
  • Vesper Road0.4 km
  • Hawksworth Road0.4 km
  • Hawksworth Road0.4 km