LS3 1AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.4km from Westfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS3 1AF is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 20) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 1% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00187110 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS3 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS3 1AF.
2,324
20
£ 30,200 /yr
2%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS3 1AF 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.
Area Character
LS3 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 20-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1AF. The average age is 20.3. 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: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS3 1AF is above average at 99 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
Rosebank Primary School
Castleton Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Alkhaleej0.8 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.7 km
- Luciano's And China Diner0.9 km
- Woodsley Fisheries And Pizza0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Noshi Food Store0.8 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.5 km
- Go Gold Local0.1 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.9 km
- Gopuff0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
- Mythos Greek LTD0.7 km
- Woodsley Food Hub0.7 km
- Manjaros0.3 km
- TGI Fridays0.3 km
- + 109 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.2 km
- The Highland Pub0.1 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.9 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Stylus And Function)0.9 km
- The Fox And Newt0.2 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Holiday Inn Express0.1 km
- Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.3 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.2 km
- Be At One1.0 km
- Mercure Hotel0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.1 km
- Burley Park1.3 km
- Headingley2.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Andrews Street0.1 km
- Kirkstall Fire Stn0.1 km
- St Andrews Street0.1 km
- Kirkstall Fire Stn0.1 km
- Leeds City College0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS31AF · Data under Open Government Licence