LS5 3BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS5 3BD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00057884 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS5 3BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS5 3BD.
320
39
£ 38,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS5 3BD — age 39, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3BD. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3BD is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beecroft Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Hollybush Primary
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Barca-Leeds0.7 km
- Holland And Barratt0.5 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.9 km
- Kirkstall Newsgents0.3 km
- Boots UK (Kirkstall)0.3 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Milford Rl Sports Club0.2 km
- Queenswood Social Club0.6 km
- The New George0.3 km
- West End House0.3 km
- New Burley Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Pinks Burgers And Desserts0.7 km
- Vine (Beeston Cafe)0.8 km
- Starbucks0.4 km
- Morning Star0.9 km
- Arcade Club0.3 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.2 km
- Dinner Box Chinese0.2 km
- Dinos Pizzeria0.6 km
- Johnny Leung0.5 km
- Di Carlo0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B And M Bargains0.3 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.3 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.4 km
- Burley Park1.6 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kirkstall Lane0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lane0.1 km
- Kirkstall Lane Church View0.1 km
- Kirkstall Hlth Ctr0.2 km
- Kirkstall Hlth Ctr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53BD · Data under Open Government Licence