Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

RICHMOND AVENUE, LS6 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND AVENUE, LS6 1BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

448

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

12%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS6 1BZ 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.

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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 81% private renter occupancy, LS6 1BZ 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. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.

home £368,333 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS6 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Avenue, 0.3km from Headingley Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West 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 23, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00057700 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1BZ. The average age is 23.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

12%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 291,250

Terraced

£ 402,500

2 sales · Mean £ 402,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS6 1BZ has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences139
Vehicle crime60
Burglary46
Other theft30
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.2 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils0.4 km
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Shire Oak VC Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Leeds City Academy

Good877 pupils1.0 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.1 km
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Quarry Mount Primary School

Good191 pupils1.2 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Crossley News0.6 km
  • Mistrys Superette0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Wingdom0.6 km
  • Greggs (Arndale Centre)0.7 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Head Of Steam0.6 km
  • Royal Park Hotel0.8 km
  • The Box0.5 km
  • Arcadia Ale Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Original Oak0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • De Baga0.5 km
  • Kaffa Cafe0.5 km
  • Pho 370.6 km
  • Rainbow Junktion0.9 km
  • The Billing Tea Room0.2 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.6 km
  • Dukes Gelato Passion0.5 km
  • Fat Hippo Headingley0.5 km
  • KFC (Arndale Centre)0.7 km
  • Marco Polo Desserts0.1 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hinsley Hall0.4 km
  • Haleys Hotel0.5 km
  • Butler And Boundary Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park0.9 km
  • Headingley1.3 km
  • Leeds2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Richmond Avenue0.1 km
  • Richmond Avenue0.2 km
  • Spring Road0.2 km
  • Victoria Road Jct0.2 km
  • Buckingham Road0.3 km