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LS5 3DW

Kirkstall Avenue

Armley

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Overview

Postcode LS5 3DW is located in a major urban area, within the Armley ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Bramley East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bramley East is £43,805 per year. The nearest station is Headingley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kirkstall Wildflower Garden.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bramley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,483 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bramley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bramley East is £43,805 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS5 3DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Bramley East near LS5 3DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Headingley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS5 3DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Headingley

N/A

Walking directions to Headingley
0.9 mi

Kirkstall Forge

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkstall Forge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS5 3DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKirkstall Wildflower GardenSmallWalking directions to Kirkstall Wildflower Garden
0.1 miLILACSmallWalking directions to LILAC

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
4,399.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.62(+71%)
Public order
15.12(+71%)
Shoplifting
13.29(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.92(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
77.81%
Caribbean
18
5.33%
Other White
15
4.44%
Other Asian
10
2.96%
African
6
1.78%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
47.24%
No qualifications
60
20.69%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.97%
Apprenticeship
13
4.48%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
45.61%
Owns outright
37
32.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
19.3%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Armley

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)212
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £215K

Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Armley area, with individual transactions ranging from £11,500 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Armley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£260,000£274
Semi-Detached84£210,000£250
Terraced90£149,500£189
Flats30£96,875£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Armley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£63,748£136,000£93,250
2017£204,000£77,500£143,500£90,000
2018£199,000£77,750£152,000£102,500
2019£238,750£95,000£158,000£105,000
2020£250,000£98,500£171,750£112,250
2021£223,500£103,500£175,000£124,000
2022£319,000£115,000£190,000£137,250
2023£265,000£87,813£200,000£137,000
2024£256,563£103,000£210,000£138,000
2025£260,000£125,000£217,500£151,800
2026£260,000£95,000£215,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Armley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£161£171£110
2017£202£150£173£109
2018£198£136£183£125
2019£199£144£194£123
2020£239£153£202£136
2021£239£163£208£149
2022£259£172£232£174
2023£261£159£230£163
2024£279£177£241£169
2025£232£184£246£178
2026£301£191£266£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Armley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Armley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS5 3DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS5 3DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202516, Boston Avenue, Leeds, LS5 3DLDetachedFreehold£237,500
19 Dec 202547, Kirkstall Mount, Leeds, LS5 3DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
12 Jun 202557, Kirkstall Mount, Leeds, LS5 3DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
05 Dec 202520, Vickers Avenue, Leeds, LS5 3DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
22 Sept 202510, Vickers Avenue, Leeds, LS5 3DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,000

Schools

In the LS5 3DW postcode area, located within Bramley East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS5 3DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryRaynville AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHollybush PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS5 3DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS5 3DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRaynville Road Nisa Local17 Raynville Road, Bramley, Leeds, LS12 2TEWalking directions to Raynville Road Nisa Local
0.2 miSpar G&E Murgatroyd Bramley164 Outgang Lane, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2QYWalking directions to Spar G&E Murgatroyd Bramley
0.3 miRidge Road Mini Market300 Armley Ridge Road, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2RDWalking directions to Ridge Road Mini Market
0.3 miMorrisonsSavins Mill Way, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3RPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseBridge Road, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3BLWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS5 3DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clancy Walker

Armley - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Reeves

Leeds West and Pudsey - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds West and PudseyE14001325
WardArmleyE05011385
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bramley EastE02002388
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 059AE01011281
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS5 3DW

Is LS5 3DW (Bramley East) safe?

The area around LS5 3DW records about 138 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LS5 3DW?

The median sale price around LS5 3DW in Bramley East is £170,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS5 3DW?

There are 9 schools close to LS5 3DW, including Raynville Academy (Good), Hollybush Primary (Good) and Christ The King Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS5 3DW?

The closest station to LS5 3DW is Headingley, about 1,208 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS5 3DW?

LS5 3DW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,483 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS5 3DW (Bramley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds West and Pudsey covering LS5 3DW is Rachel Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Clancy Walker (Green Party).