LS6 1AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Westfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1AW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00058859 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1AW.
171
29
£ 30,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LS6 1AW 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 1AW. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1AW has low crime rates — 48 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
Brudenell Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Oaks School
Spring Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.7 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.5 km
- Go Gold Local0.8 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.4 km
- Booze Bin0.5 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.8 km
- The Highland Pub0.9 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.5 km
- Hyde Park Hotel0.8 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.3 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Manjaros0.6 km
- Popinas0.6 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- Greasy Pig Eaterie1.0 km
- HFC Chicken0.6 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Bento King0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Friends Of Food0.7 km
- Zaks0.4 km
- Alkhaleej0.4 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.8 km
- Leeds1.7 km
- Headingley2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Moorland Road0.2 km
- Hyde Park Road0.2 km
- Hyde Park Road0.2 km
- Moorland Road0.3 km
- Clarendon Rd Mount Preston Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61AW · Data under Open Government Licence