LS3 1BF is an accessible, working-class 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 1BF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 8% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 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 LS3 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00058862 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS3 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS3 1BF.
277
29
£ 30,200 /yr
18%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS3 1BF 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 1BF has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1BF. The average age is 29.4. 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 1BF is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rosebank Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Spring Bank Primary School
West Oaks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.6 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.3 km
- Go Gold Local0.7 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.9 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.7 km
- The Highland Pub0.8 km
- The Eldon0.7 km
- Mine0.5 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- Manjaros0.5 km
- Meat Is Dead0.9 km
- Popinas0.6 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- Mr Su's0.9 km
- + 86 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Bento King0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Friends Of Food0.9 km
- Zaks0.3 km
- Fortune Cookie0.7 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Leeds Centre1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.8 km
- Leeds1.7 km
- Headingley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Alexandra Rd Kelsall Road0.3 km
- Alexandra Rd Kelsall Road0.3 km
- Hyde Park Road0.3 km
- Hyde Park Road0.3 km
- Moorland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS31BF · Data under Open Government Licence