Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

HANOVER SQUARE, LS3 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANOVER SQUARE, LS3 1AW.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

At 87% private renter occupancy, LS3 1AW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

LS3 1AW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Hanover Square, 0.2km from Woodhouse, Little in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS3 1AW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00058885 (shared with 34 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 LS3 1AW. The average age is 25.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.3%
Asian / British Asian18.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 149,500

2 sales · Mean £ 149,500

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

Crime around LS3 1AW is above average at 118 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.

Violence and sexual offences323
Shoplifting273
Public order99
Other theft93
Vehicle crime79

school Local Schools

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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils0.7 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.0 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.5 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.6 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils1.6 km
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West Oaks School

Outstanding357 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Amigos (LGI)0.5 km
  • Gopuff1.0 km
  • Hyde Park Newsagent0.8 km
  • Londis (Woodhouse)0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Mercure Hotel0.5 km
  • Ibis Leeds Centre0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
  • Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.4 km
  • Roomzzz Leeds City West0.4 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Rebound Social0.7 km
  • Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.7 km
  • Mine0.7 km
  • Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.7 km
  • Leeds University Student Union (Stylus And Function)0.7 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

190 nearby
  • Bagel Factory0.4 km
  • Cafe Mujo0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Caracas Grill La Taberna0.6 km
  • FINT0.4 km
  • + 185 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Humpit0.7 km
  • Waki Maki0.7 km
  • The Salad Box0.7 km
  • Wok And Go0.7 km
  • Cooplands0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sing Kee Supermarket0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Co-operative (West Point)0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds0.9 km
  • Burley Park1.4 km
  • Headingley2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Leeds City College0.1 km
  • Leeds City College0.1 km
  • Leeds City College0.1 km
  • Woodhouse Square0.2 km
  • St Andrews Street0.2 km