4,968TOTAL POPULATION
1,155HOUSEHOLDS
6.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£31,720AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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LS3 POSTCODE REGION

Leeds (LS3)

The LS3 postcode area is located in the Leeds postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 215 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the LS3 postcode area, including Ilkley, Leeds, Otley, Pudsey, Tadcaster, Wetherby which come under the local authority of the Leeds Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in LS3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of LS3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The LS3 postcode is located in the Harehills area of the city of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. It covers parts of the wards of Gipton and Harehills, including the neighbourhoods of Gipton Wood, Moortown, Harehills, Potternewton, Seacroft and East End Park.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with extensive bus services, several rail stations located nearby, and easy access to the city centre. It is close to many popular attractions, such as Roundhay Park, East Leeds Golf Course, Temple Newsam and Harewood House. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and pubs in the area, as well as leisure and cultural attractions including the Leeds Grand Theatre and the nearby Trinity Shopping Centre.

Education is covered in the LS3 area, with plenty of primary and secondary schools to choose from. These include local authority maintained schools like Stonebridge Primary School and Baird Lane Primary School, as well as nearby independent private schools such as Onndarreta School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School.

Living in LS3 is very affordable, with average property costs lower than many other parts of Leeds. Popular housing includes detached, semi-detached and terraced properties, as well as new developments of housing associations and private builds.

As a whole, Lemon Street Settlement (LS3) is an ideal place for people of all ages to live - it has good transport links, plenty of amenities, entertainment, educational resources, and a strong sense of community.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 53%WORKING
  • 47%UNEMPLOYED

47% of people in LS3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 62%WHITE
  • 38%NON-WHITE

62% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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LS3West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

LS3 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.

West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.

West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeLS3
Postal TownLeeds
MSOA NameLeeds 063
LSOA NameLeeds 063B
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityLeeds
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

LS3 Electoral Wards

The postal region of LS3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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