LS6 1EJ is a safe, established residential area on Hessle Walk, 0.5km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. 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. 76% 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00057658 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HESSLE WALK, LS6 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESSLE WALK, LS6 1EJ.
429
25
£ 32,300 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1EJ 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 1EJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% 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 1EJ. The average age is 24.6. 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 1EJ 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
Brudenell Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- La Cafetiere0.8 km
- Oranaise Leeds Ltd0.8 km
- Rendezvu Cafe1.0 km
- Woodhouse Charcoal BBQ0.8 km
- Carnegie Cafe0.7 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.8 km
- Hinsley Hall0.7 km
- Haleys Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Venezia Pizza1.0 km
- Asian Cuisine1.0 km
- El Faro0.7 km
- Alkhaleej0.8 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.3 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Leeds North And West Foodbank0.8 km
- Crossley News1.0 km
- Mistrys Superette0.3 km
- Noshi Food Store0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Head Of Steam1.0 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.4 km
- The Box0.9 km
- Burley Conservative Club1.0 km
- Original Oak0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.5 km
- Headingley1.5 km
- Leeds2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Buckingham Road0.2 km
- Brudenell Road Mayville Rd0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Brudenell Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61EJ · Data under Open Government Licence