LS5 3DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkstall Mount, 0.6km from Sandford in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS5 3DP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, down 12.9% year-on-year. 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 3DP are sourced from Output Area E00056904 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKSTALL MOUNT, LS5 3DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTALL MOUNT, LS5 3DP.
337
46
£ 35,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3DP 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
No single demographic signal dominates LS5 3DP — age 46, 78% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3DP. 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
£ 204,424
9 sales · Mean £ 203,680
Terraced
£ 223,200
1 sales · Mean £ 223,200
Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3DP is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hollybush Primary
Raynville Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Whitecote Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- PIZZA HUT DELIVERY1.0 km
- Mog's0.9 km
- The Hollybush Cafe0.4 km
- Dos Amigos0.8 km
- Monster Kidz0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Di Carlo0.6 km
- Shalimar0.6 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.9 km
- Premier Pizza0.3 km
- Oriental0.3 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- William Hill0.8 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Neils Store0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Raynville Superstore0.2 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.6 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- B And M Bargains0.6 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bramley Band Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.5 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.8 km
- Milford Rl Sports Club0.8 km
- The New George0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.3 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.5 km
- Bramley (W Yorks)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.1 km
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.1 km
- Broadlea Mount0.2 km
- Broadlea Mount0.2 km
- Broad Ln Broadlea Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53DP · Data under Open Government Licence