LS3 1BU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Victoria Street, 0.3km from Westfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS3 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00187050 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, LS3 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, LS3 1BU.
262
27
£ 30,200 /yr
40%
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 1BU has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 27 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1BU. The average age is 27.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BU is above average at 106 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
West Oaks School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Castleton Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Belle Vue Stores0.3 km
- Go Gold Local0.4 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.7 km
- Gopuff1.0 km
- Noshi Food Store0.6 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.4 km
- The Highland Pub0.4 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.5 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.9 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.5 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
134 nearby- Manjaros0.3 km
- TGI Fridays0.6 km
- Interactive Investors Canteeen0.5 km
- Jack-Pots0.8 km
- Rendezvu Cafe0.8 km
- + 129 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Zaks0.5 km
- Humpit0.5 km
- Waki Maki0.5 km
- Cardigan Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Ibis Leeds Centre0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
- Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.6 km
- Be At One0.9 km
- Mercure Hotel0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative (West Point)1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.1 km
- Leeds1.2 km
- Headingley2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Clarendon Rd Mount Preston Street0.3 km
- St Andrews Street0.3 km
- Leeds Dental Hosp0.3 km
- St Andrews Street0.3 km
- Woodhouse Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS31BU · Data under Open Government Licence