LS6 1AZ is a safe, established residential area on Chestnut Avenue, 0.3km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1AZ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 22, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 78% 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: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00057652 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT AVENUE, LS6 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE, LS6 1AZ.
457
22
£ 32,300 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1AZ 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
LS6 1AZ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 22 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 1AZ. The average age is 22.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1AZ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brudenell Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Alkhaleej0.8 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.3 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.9 km
- Dukes Gelato Passion0.5 km
- Fat Hippo Headingley0.9 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Mistrys Superette0.4 km
- Noshi Food Store0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Wingdom0.2 km
- Local Off Licence0.5 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.4 km
- The Box1.0 km
- New Headingley Club1.0 km
- Mine1.0 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- De Baga0.9 km
- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.9 km
- Kaffa Cafe0.1 km
- Mythos Greek LTD0.9 km
- Rainbow Junktion0.5 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.9 km
- Hinsley Hall0.7 km
- Haleys Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.7 km
- Headingley1.7 km
- Leeds2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brudenell Road0.1 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.1 km
- Buckingham Road0.1 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Buckingham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61AZ · Data under Open Government Licence