LS5 3DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Park Grove, 0.6km from Sandford in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 LS5 3DR are sourced from Output Area E00056905 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA PARK GROVE, LS5 3DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA PARK GROVE, LS5 3DR.
293
42
£ 35,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LS5 3DR is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3DR. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3DR is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Raynville Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Hollybush Primary
Whitecote Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Barca-Leeds0.3 km
- Holland And Barratt0.7 km
- Sian Stores0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Greggs (Bramley)0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Milford Rl Sports Club0.8 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.5 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.8 km
- Bramley Band Working Mens Club0.9 km
- The New George0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Burger One0.9 km
- Ho Hing0.9 km
- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.8 km
- Stanningley Takeaway0.9 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Starbucks0.6 km
- Morning Star0.5 km
- Dos Amigos0.9 km
- Monster Kidz0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- B And M Bargains0.7 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.4 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.6 km
- Bramley (W Yorks)1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.2 km
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.2 km
- Raynville Rd Lancastre Grove0.2 km
- Raynville Rd Lancastre Grove0.2 km
- Broad Ln Broadlea Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53DR · Data under Open Government Licence