Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRIDGE ROAD, LS5 3BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE ROAD, LS5 3BW.

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Population

484

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS5 3BW 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.

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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LS5 3BW has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS5 3BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridge Road, 0.3km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS5 3BW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £523k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00057887 (shared with 26 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 3BW. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.8%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean18.4%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 523,000

1 sales · Mean £ 523,000

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

Crime around LS5 3BW is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting107
Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft25
Public order22

school Local Schools

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

Good206 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good197 pupils0.8 km
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Beecroft Primary School

Outstanding328 pupils0.8 km
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Hollybush Primary

Good430 pupils1.0 km
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Raynville Academy

Good467 pupils1.2 km
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good161 pupils1.2 km
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Whitecote Primary School

Good472 pupils1.2 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Di Carlo0.7 km
  • Shalimar0.7 km
  • Kirkstall Fisheries0.5 km
  • Premier Pizza0.6 km
  • Oriental0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • William Hill0.4 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Neils Store0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • Raynville Superstore0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Mog's0.5 km
  • Station Diner1.0 km
  • The Hollybush Cafe0.1 km
  • Dos Amigos0.4 km
  • Sound Bites Kirkstall0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.1 km
  • The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.1 km
  • B And M Bargains0.3 km
  • Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.0 km
  • Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.4 km
  • Queenswood Social Club0.9 km
  • Vesper Gate1.0 km
  • The New George0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley0.9 km
  • Kirkstall Forge1.4 km
  • Bramley (W Yorks)2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkstall Bridge SP0.0 km
  • Kirkstall Bridge SP0.1 km
  • Kirkstall Morrisons0.2 km
  • Wyther Lane Wyther Dri0.2 km
  • Kirkstall Morrisons0.3 km