LS6 1AN is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Woodhouse in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1AN offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00058859 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1AN.
171
29
£ 30,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LS6 1AN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1AN. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1AN has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rosebank Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Leeds City Academy
West Oaks School
Little London Community Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.2 km
- Hedley Verity0.9 km
- Mine0.2 km
- The George1.0 km
- Walkabout Leeds (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- La Cafetiere0.8 km
- Oranaise Leeds Ltd0.8 km
- Rendezvu Cafe0.3 km
- Woodhouse Charcoal BBQ0.8 km
- Cafe Mujo0.9 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Humpit0.2 km
- Waki Maki0.2 km
- Mezaj Shawarma0.5 km
- The Salad Box0.2 km
- Wok And Go0.2 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Amigos (LGI)0.9 km
- News And Booze0.6 km
- CC Continental Supermarket0.6 km
- SAFA0.5 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.0 km
- Leeds1.6 km
- Headingley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Moorland Road0.0 km
- Moorland Road0.1 km
- Clarendon Rd Mount Preston Street0.2 km
- Hyde Park Road0.4 km
- Woodhouse Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61AN · Data under Open Government Licence