Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

CHESTNUT AVENUE, LS6 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE, LS6 1BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

457

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Avg Age

22

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

12%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS6 1BA 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.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

LS6 1BA 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. Property prices are trending down 22.7% year-on-year.

home £385,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS6 1BA 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 1BA offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 22) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 22.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00057652 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1BA. 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

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

12%Active
FT: 6%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 375,000

7 sales · Mean £ 351,857

Semi-Detached

£ 518,750

2 sales · Mean £ 518,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS6 1BA has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences224
Vehicle crime60
Burglary51
Anti-social behaviour50
Criminal damage and arson37

school Local Schools

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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils0.2 km
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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.6 km
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Leeds City Academy

Good877 pupils0.8 km
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Quarry Mount Primary School

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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Shire Oak VC Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Crossley News1.0 km
  • Mistrys Superette0.4 km
  • Noshi Food Store0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Wingdom0.2 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Royal Park Hotel0.4 km
  • The Box1.0 km
  • New Headingley Club0.9 km
  • Mine1.0 km
  • Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • De Baga0.9 km
  • Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.9 km
  • Kaffa Cafe0.1 km
  • Mythos Greek LTD0.9 km
  • Rainbow Junktion0.5 km
  • + 62 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Butler And Boundary Hotel0.9 km
  • Hinsley Hall0.6 km
  • Haleys Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park0.7 km
  • Headingley1.6 km
  • Leeds2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.1 km
  • Brudenell Road0.1 km
  • Buckingham Road0.1 km
  • Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
  • Buckingham Road0.2 km