LS5 3DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abbey Gorse, 0.3km from Kirkstall in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS5 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00057878 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY GORSE, LS5 3DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY GORSE, LS5 3DD.
292
34
£ 38,600 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. LS5 3DD combines 66% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3DD. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 288,750
6 sales · Mean £ 296,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3DD is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Hollybush Primary
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Hawksworth Wood Primary School
Whitecote Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Starbucks0.6 km
- Arcade Club0.8 km
- Butlers At Number One0.6 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Gallery 410.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Vesper Gate0.8 km
- Queenswood Social Club0.4 km
- West End House0.4 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.6 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B And M Bargains0.7 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.7 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Kirkstall Newsgents0.9 km
- CDS (Superstores International) Ltd0.6 km
- Abbey Home Brew0.6 km
- Morris Food And Wine0.5 km
- Neils Store0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.6 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.5 km
- Dinner Box Chinese0.5 km
- Dinos Pizzeria0.4 km
- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.7 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.3 km
- Burley Park2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Norman Mount0.1 km
- Norman Mount0.1 km
- Abbey Road0.2 km
- Abbey Road0.2 km
- Morris Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53DD · Data under Open Government Licence