LS5 3BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beech Tree Avenue, 0.6km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £297k. 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 3BR are sourced from Output Area E00056904 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH TREE AVENUE, LS5 3BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH TREE AVENUE, LS5 3BR.
337
46
£ 35,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3BR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LS5 3BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3BR. The average age is 46.1. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,500
10 sales · Mean £ 228,840
Detached
£ 260,475
6 sales · Mean £ 282,258
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3BR is above average at 94 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
Hollybush Primary
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Beecroft Primary School
Raynville Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Whitecote Primary School
Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Di Carlo0.5 km
- Shalimar0.5 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.7 km
- Premier Pizza0.3 km
- Oriental0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- William Hill0.6 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Neils Store0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Raynville Superstore0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Mog's0.7 km
- The Hollybush Cafe0.2 km
- Dos Amigos0.7 km
- The New Gatehouse Cafe1.0 km
- Butlers At Number One0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.4 km
- B And M Bargains0.5 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.3 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.6 km
- Milford Rl Sports Club0.6 km
- The New George0.5 km
- West End House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.2 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.5 km
- Bramley (W Yorks)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.1 km
- Wyther Lane Wyther Dri0.2 km
- Wyther Lane Wyther Dri0.2 km
- Broadlea Mount0.2 km
- Broadlea Mount0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53BR · Data under Open Government Licence