Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WESTFIELD ROAD, LS3 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD ROAD, LS3 1DL.

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Population

174

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

home £126,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British66.9%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences251
Other theft57
Anti-social behaviour52
Public order42
Criminal damage and arson40

school Local Schools

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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils0.1 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils1.0 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.3 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils1.4 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.4 km
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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
hotel

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