LS6 1BR is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Westfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1BR offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BR are sourced from Output Area E00058811 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 1BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1BR.
273
27
£ 30,200 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1BR 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
Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 59% private renter occupancy, LS6 1BR is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1BR. The average age is 27.2. 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 1BR has low crime rates — 46 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
Rosebank Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Blenheim Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
West Oaks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.6 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.5 km
- Go Gold Local0.9 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.4 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.9 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Northern Snooker Centre0.9 km
- The Highland Pub1.0 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.4 km
- Hyde Park Hotel0.7 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Manjaros0.7 km
- Popinas0.5 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.9 km
- Greasy Pig Eaterie0.9 km
- HFC Chicken0.5 km
- + 89 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Bento King0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Friends Of Food0.7 km
- Zaks0.4 km
- Humpit0.4 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.8 km
- Leeds1.8 km
- Headingley2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Park Road0.1 km
- Hyde Park Road0.1 km
- Moorland Road0.3 km
- Moorland Road0.4 km
- Royal Park Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61BR · Data under Open Government Licence