LS5 3DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
Day-to-day life in LS5 3DB has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3DB are sourced from Output Area E00057842 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS5 3DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS5 3DB.
238
32
£ 38,600 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3DB 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.
Area Character
LS5 3DB is a young, economically active community — 77% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3DB. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3DB is above average at 105 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.
school Local Schools
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Beecroft Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Hollybush Primary
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Di Carlo1.0 km
- Shalimar1.0 km
- Talia Pizzeria0.7 km
- Big Fellas Express0.9 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.1 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- William Hill0.2 km
- Neils Store0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- Morris Food And Wine0.1 km
- Riverside Filling Station1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- New Burley Club0.7 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.5 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.2 km
- Queenswood Social Club0.5 km
- Milford Rl Sports Club0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Mog's0.1 km
- Station Diner0.5 km
- The Hollybush Cafe0.6 km
- Dos Amigos0.3 km
- Sound Bites Kirkstall0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.3 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.3 km
- B And M Bargains0.4 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 Hlth Ctr0.0 km
- Kirkstall Hlth Ctr0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lane0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lane0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lane Church View0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53DB · Data under Open Government Licence