LS6 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ash Grove, 0.2km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1AX offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00169612 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH GROVE, LS6 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH GROVE, LS6 1AX.
468
24
£ 43,300 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 82% private renter occupancy, LS6 1AX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Average age 24 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1AX. The average age is 24.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 515,000
3 sales · Mean £ 528,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1AX has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brudenell Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Spring Bank Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Oaks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.6 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.8 km
- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)1.0 km
- Booze Bin0.2 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Popinas0.1 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- Greasy Pig Eaterie0.5 km
- HFC Chicken0.4 km
- Mogador0.7 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bento King0.3 km
- Bradford Curry House0.9 km
- Friends Of Food0.3 km
- Zaks0.9 km
- I Am Doner1.0 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.9 km
- Mine0.9 km
- The Skyrack0.9 km
- Original Oak0.9 km
- The Eldon0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Haleys Hotel0.8 km
- Hinsley Hall0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.9 km
- Headingley1.8 km
- Leeds2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brudenell Road0.2 km
- Buckingham Road0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.3 km
- Cumberland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61AX · Data under Open Government Licence