Postcode LS3 1JB is located in a major urban area, within the Little London & Woodhouse ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the University & Little Woodhouse area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in University & Little Woodhouse is £50,395 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rosebank Millenium Green.
University & Little Woodhouse has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,084 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
University & Little Woodhouse has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in University & Little Woodhouse is £50,395 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from LS3 1JB.
University & Little Woodhouse near LS3 1JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Leeds | N/A | Walking directions to Leeds |
| 0.9 mi | Burley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Burley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rosebank Millenium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Rosebank Millenium Green |
| 0.3 mi | Riverside Walk | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Walk |
| 0.2 mi | Hanover Square | Small | Walking directions to Hanover Square |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Little London & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 81 | £140,000 | £2,622 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £230,795 | £1,995 |
| Terraced | 20 | £220,875 | £2,533 |
10 year median price trend in Little London & Woodhouse
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS3 1JB.
In the LS3 1JB postcode area, located within University & Little Woodhouse, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS3 1JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 70 Burley Road, Burley, Leeds, LS3 1JX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Go Gold Local | 4 Cavendish Street, Burley, Leeds, LS3 1LY | Walking directions to Go Gold Local |
| 0.1 mi | HOP (Home Of Property Ltd) | St Andrews Court, Leeds, LS3 1JY | Walking directions to HOP (Home Of Property Ltd) |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 46 Burley Street, Leeds, LS3 1LB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Belle Vue Stores | 153 Belle Vue Road, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS3 1HE | Walking directions to Belle Vue Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS3 1JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eden Hills
Little London & Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Sobel
Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS3 1JB records about 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around LS3 1JB in University & Little Woodhouse is £165,000 (about £2,612 per square metre) based on 103 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LS3 1JB, including Rosebank Primary School (Good), Luminate Education Group (Good) and Swarthmore Education Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS3 1JB is Leeds, about 1,342 m away.
LS3 1JB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.