LS6 1BH is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00057657 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1BH.
379
25
£ 43,300 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1BH 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 83% private renter occupancy, LS6 1BH 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 1BH. The average age is 24.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BH has low crime rates — 49 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
Quarry Mount Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
West Oaks School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.7 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.8 km
- Booze Bin0.3 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Liquor Village Plus0.7 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Popinas0.2 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.6 km
- Greasy Pig Eaterie0.6 km
- HFC Chicken0.4 km
- Mogador0.8 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Bento King0.3 km
- Friends Of Food0.3 km
- Zaks0.9 km
- Arkwrights Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Humpit0.8 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.8 km
- Mine0.8 km
- The Chemic Tavern1.0 km
- Original Oak1.0 km
- The Eldon0.7 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
- Headingley1.9 km
- Leeds2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Prk Corner0.2 km
- Cumberland Road0.3 km
- Cumberland Road0.3 km
- Brudenell Road0.3 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61BH · Data under Open Government Licence