LS5 3AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS5 3AE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00057887 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS5 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS5 3AE.
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32
£ 38,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3AE 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
LS5 3AE has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3AE. The average age is 32.5. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3AE is above average at 93 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Beecroft Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Raynville Academy
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hollybush Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Starbucks0.3 km
- Morning Star0.5 km
- Mog's0.4 km
- Station Diner0.8 km
- The Hollybush Cafe0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- William Hill0.4 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Boots UK (Kirkstall)0.2 km
- CDS (Superstores International) Ltd0.5 km
- Abbey Home Brew0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- New Burley Club0.7 km
- The New George0.3 km
- West End House0.5 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.5 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Talia Pizzeria0.7 km
- Dinner Box Chinese0.4 km
- Big Fellas Express0.9 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.5 km
- Oriental0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.5 km
- B And M Bargains0.2 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.8 km
- Burley Park1.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Commercial Road0.1 km
- Commercial Road0.1 km
- Gilbert Mount0.2 km
- Gilbert Mount0.2 km
- Kirkstall Lights0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53AE · Data under Open Government Licence