Postcode report
LS5 3NQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About LS5 3NQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS5 3NQ is a postcode in Kirkstall, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS5 3NQ, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS5 3NQ are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LS5 3NQ is based on Leeds 033 Census 2021. It covers 8,041 residents, 3,160 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 42% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near LS5 3NQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £158k from 81 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS5 3NQ can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS5 3NQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS5 3NQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 23 HMO licences, 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LS5 3NQ
Is LS5 3NQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS5 3NQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS5 3NQ?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LS5 3NQ?
LocaleIQ matched LS5 3NQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS5 3NQ?
The latest median sold price is £158k based on 81 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS5 3NQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 23 HMO licences, 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.