LS6 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Buckingham Grove, 0.3km 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 1DQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00057704 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKINGHAM GROVE, LS6 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM GROVE, LS6 1DQ.
259
27
£ 43,300 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1DQ 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 53% private renter occupancy, LS6 1DQ is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1DQ. The average age is 27.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 208,000
1 sales · Mean £ 208,000
Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1DQ has low crime rates — 26 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
Brudenell Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.7 km
- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)0.6 km
- Booze Bin0.5 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Arcadia Ale Wine Bar0.8 km
- Woodhouse Cricket Club1.0 km
- The Headingley Taps0.7 km
- The Skyrack0.6 km
- New Headingley Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Popinas0.4 km
- Santorini Bar And Grill0.7 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.3 km
- Carnegie Cafe0.7 km
- Munch0.8 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Bento King0.6 km
- Bradford Curry House0.6 km
- Friends Of Food0.6 km
- El Faro0.9 km
- My Golden Wok / Kismat0.6 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.7 km
- Haleys Hotel0.4 km
- Hinsley Hall0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.9 km
- Headingley1.5 km
- Leeds2.7 km
Bus Stops
- North Grange Road0.1 km
- North Grange Road0.2 km
- Buckingham Road0.2 km
- Richmond Avenue0.2 km
- Buckingham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61DQ · Data under Open Government Licence