LS5 3BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Bramley & Stanningley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS5 3BP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3BP are sourced from Output Area E00187024 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS5 3BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS5 3BP.
755
24
£ 30,800 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3BP 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
With 65% social renting, LS5 3BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 24-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 3BP. The average age is 24.5. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3BP is above average at 98 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
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Beecroft Primary School
Hollybush Primary
Raynville Academy
Whitecote Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Di Carlo0.7 km
- Shalimar0.7 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.6 km
- Premier Pizza0.5 km
- Oriental0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- William Hill0.5 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Neils Store0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Raynville Superstore0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Mog's0.5 km
- The Hollybush Cafe0.0 km
- Dos Amigos0.5 km
- Sound Bites Kirkstall0.9 km
- The New Gatehouse Cafe0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.2 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.2 km
- B And M Bargains0.4 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.1 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.5 km
- Queenswood Social Club1.0 km
- Milford Rl Sports Club0.5 km
- Vesper Gate1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.0 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.4 km
- Bramley (W Yorks)2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkstall Bridge SP0.1 km
- Wyther Lane Wyther Dri0.2 km
- Kirkstall Bridge SP0.2 km
- Broadlea Mount0.2 km
- Kirkstall Morrisons0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53BP · Data under Open Government Licence