LS5 3DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kirkstall Avenue, 0.6km from Sandford in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.
For families considering a move, LS5 3DW represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 82.3% 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 LS5 3DW are sourced from Output Area E00056904 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKSTALL AVENUE, LS5 3DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKSTALL AVENUE, LS5 3DW.
337
46
£ 35,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS5 3DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
LS5 3DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 82.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS5 3DW. The average age is 46.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 202,250
14 sales · Mean £ 225,264
Detached
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Terraced
£ 182,500
7 sales · Mean £ 203,892
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS5 3DW is moderate at 62 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
Hollybush Primary
Raynville Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Whitecote Primary School
Bramley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Barca-Leeds0.2 km
- Holland And Barratt0.5 km
- Sian Stores0.5 km
- Neils Store0.8 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Milford Rl Sports Club0.7 km
- Kirkstall Bridge Inn0.4 km
- Leeds Postal Sports Association Club0.7 km
- Bramley Band Working Mens Club1.0 km
- The New George0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ho Hing0.9 km
- Pizza Connection And Balti House0.7 km
- Kirkstall Fisheries0.9 km
- Oriental0.2 km
- Pizza Pizza0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Starbucks0.5 km
- Morning Star0.4 km
- Dos Amigos0.8 km
- Monster Kidz1.0 km
- Butlers At Number One0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.5 km
- B And M Bargains0.6 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.3 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.5 km
- Bramley (W Yorks)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.1 km
- Broad Lane Kirkstall Mount0.2 km
- Broadlea Mount0.2 km
- Broadlea Mount0.2 km
- Raynville Road Raynville Dene0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS53DW · Data under Open Government Licence