LS6 is a postcode district in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 870 active and 460 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LS6 (38%) is characterised by a classic student area with dense shared housing and lots of young renters, alongside a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active (16%). Overall, LS6 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.
Property: Average house prices in LS6 are around £275k, down 4.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LS6 at 285 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 32, LS6 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LS6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LS6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS6 postcode area.
50,152
32
£ 37,575 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LS6 spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £275k. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Brudenell Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
West Oaks School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Leeds City Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Boots The Chemist
- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)
- Booze Bin
- Greggs (Arndale Centre)
- Local Off Licence
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel
- Haleys Hotel
- Hinsley Hall
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Brudenell Social Club
- Manahatta
- The Golden Beam
- Alfred
- Arcadia Ale Wine Bar
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Anand Sweets
- Dijonboys
- Left Bank Leeds
- Owls
- Rudys Pizza Napoletana
- + 95 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- One Stop
- Sainsburys
- Sainsbury's
- Sainsbury's
- Sushi Daily
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Hyde Park Shawarma
- I Am Doner
- Ice Scoop Gelato
- KFC (Arndale Centre)
- Kirbys Of Meanwood
- + 39 more
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Area Profile: LS6 · Data under Open Government Licence