LS6 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1BG 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 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00170582 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1BG.
454
25
£ 43,300 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1BG 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 78% private renter occupancy, LS6 1BG is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1BG. The average age is 25.0. 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 1BG has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brudenell Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Oaks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.6 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.7 km
- Booze Bin0.2 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Liquor Village Plus0.7 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Popinas0.1 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- Greasy Pig Eaterie0.5 km
- HFC Chicken0.4 km
- Mogador0.7 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Bento King0.3 km
- Bradford Curry House1.0 km
- Friends Of Food0.3 km
- Zaks0.9 km
- Humpit0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.8 km
- Mine0.8 km
- The Skyrack1.0 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 Stop0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.9 km
- Headingley1.8 km
- Leeds2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brudenell Road0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.3 km
- Buckingham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61BG · Data under Open Government Licence