LS5 3ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broad Lane, 0.6km from Sandford in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS5 3ED represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3ED are sourced from Output Area E00056904 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD LANE, LS5 3ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD LANE, LS5 3ED.
337
46
£ 35,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3ED 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 3ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3ED. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3ED is moderate at 63 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
Hollybush Primary
Raynville Academy
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Beecroft Primary School
Sacred Heart 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 Fisheries0.8 km
- Premier Pizza0.3 km
- Oriental0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- William Hill0.7 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Neils Store0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Raynville Superstore0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Mog's0.8 km
- The Hollybush Cafe0.3 km
- Dos Amigos0.8 km
- Monster Kidz1.0 km
- The New Gatehouse Cafe1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.5 km
- B And M Bargains0.5 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.4 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.7 km
- Milford Rl Sports Club0.7 km
- The New George0.6 km
- West End House0.7 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
- Broadlea Mount0.2 km
- Broadlea Mount0.2 km
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.2 km
- Wyther Lane Wyther Dri0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53ED · Data under Open Government Licence