LS3 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westfield Road, 0.2km from Westfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS3 1DL is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.3% year-on-year. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00058872 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD ROAD, LS3 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD ROAD, LS3 1DL.
174
29
£ 30,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS3 1DL 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 1DL is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 66% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS3 1DL. The average age is 28.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 124,000
5 sales · Mean £ 124,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS3 1DL is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.7 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.2 km
- Go Gold Local0.5 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.7 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.5 km
- The Highland Pub0.7 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.5 km
- Mine0.7 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Manjaros0.4 km
- Meat Is Dead0.7 km
- Popinas0.9 km
- TGI Fridays0.9 km
- Pizza Freak1.0 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Zaks0.1 km
- Taco Bell1.0 km
- Venezia Pizza1.0 km
- Asian Cuisine1.0 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
- Premier Inn, Leeds City Centre0.9 km
- Ibis Leeds Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.7 km
- Leeds1.7 km
- Headingley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Woodsley Road0.1 km
- Rosebank School0.2 km
- Woodsley Road0.2 km
- Rosebank School0.2 km
- Alexandra Rd Kelsall Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS31DL · Data under Open Government Licence