LS6 1BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Headingley Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1BT offers 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 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00057643 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1BT.
394
26
£ 43,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LS6 1BT is a student and graduate zone — average age 26, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 1BT. The average age is 25.9. 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 1BT has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
Spring Bank Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.6 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)1.0 km
- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)0.5 km
- Booze Bin0.7 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Arcadia Ale Wine Bar0.7 km
- Head Of Steam0.6 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.8 km
- The Box0.5 km
- Taylor's Sports Bar And Grill1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Popinas0.7 km
- Santorini Bar And Grill0.6 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.2 km
- La Cafetiere1.0 km
- Oranaise Leeds Ltd1.0 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Bento King0.9 km
- Bradford Curry House0.4 km
- Friends Of Food0.9 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.7 km
- Dukes Gelato Passion0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hinsley Hall0.5 km
- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.4 km
- Haleys Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.8 km
- Headingley1.2 km
- Leeds2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Spring Road0.1 km
- Victoria Road Jct0.2 km
- Victoria Road Jct0.2 km
- Victoria Road0.2 km
- Spring Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61BT · Data under Open Government Licence