LS3 1AZ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Little Woodhouse in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS3 1AZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00058885 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS3 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS3 1AZ.
392
25
£ 30,200 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS3 1AZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 87% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS3 1AZ is above average at 117 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
Blenheim Primary School
Castleton Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Little London Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.5 km
- Go Gold Local0.3 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine1.0 km
- Amigos (LGI)0.5 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.4 km
- The Highland Pub0.2 km
- Rebound Social0.8 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.7 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Stylus And Function)0.7 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
180 nearby- Manjaros0.4 km
- TGI Fridays0.4 km
- Haute Dolci0.9 km
- Junkyard Golf Club0.9 km
- Nandos (The Light)0.9 km
- + 175 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Zaks0.8 km
- Nelsen Catering0.9 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- Pablo's Pizzeria0.1 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
- Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.4 km
- Novotel (Leeds Centre)0.9 km
- Quebecs Hotel0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Co-operative (West Point)0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sing Kee Supermarket1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.0 km
- Burley Park1.4 km
- Headingley2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Leeds City College0.1 km
- Leeds City College0.1 km
- Leeds City College0.2 km
- St Andrews Street0.2 km
- St Andrews Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS31AZ · Data under Open Government Licence