LS6 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Midland Road, 0.2km from Hyde Park Corner 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 83% 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. Property: Prices average £445k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00057657 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDLAND ROAD, LS6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDLAND ROAD, LS6 1BQ.
379
25
£ 43,300 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1BQ 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 1BQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 445,000
1 sales · Mean £ 445,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1BQ has low crime rates — 45 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
West Oaks School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.8 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.6 km
- Mine0.8 km
- Moorside Social Club0.6 km
- The Library Bar And Venue0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- La Cafetiere0.2 km
- Oranaise Leeds Ltd0.2 km
- Rendezvu Cafe0.5 km
- Woodhouse Charcoal BBQ0.2 km
- Dewan Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Humpit0.8 km
- Waki Maki0.8 km
- Alkhaleej0.9 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.5 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.9 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Mistrys Superette0.7 km
- Noshi Food Store0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Wingdom0.3 km
- Local Off Licence0.8 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hinsley Hall0.8 km
- Haleys Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.0 km
- Headingley2.0 km
- Leeds2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Prk Corner0.1 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.2 km
- Hyde Park Corner0.2 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.2 km
- Cumberland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61BQ · Data under Open Government Licence