LS3 1BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Westfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS3 1BL offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 93% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00187145 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS3 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS3 1BL.
538
26
£ 30,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS3 1BL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 93% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 26).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1BL. The average age is 26.0. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS3 1BL is above average at 101 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
Brudenell Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Oaks School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Alkhaleej0.5 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.9 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.4 km
- Luciano's And China Diner0.6 km
- Maxis Pizza And Chopsticks0.9 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Noshi Food Store0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Wingdom1.0 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Londis Lyceum0.9 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.8 km
- Hedley Verity0.9 km
- Veritas0.8 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.5 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Stylus And Function)0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
110 nearby- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.5 km
- Mythos Greek LTD0.4 km
- Rainbow Junktion0.6 km
- Woodsley Food Hub0.5 km
- Bagel Factory0.8 km
- + 105 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Mercure Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
- Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.7 km
- Ibis Leeds Centre0.6 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.0 km
- Leeds1.3 km
- Headingley2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Rd Mount Preston Street0.2 km
- Rosebank School0.3 km
- St Andrews Street0.3 km
- Rosebank School0.3 km
- St Andrews Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS31BL · Data under Open Government Licence