LS6 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Royal Park Terrace, 0.4km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1EX 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 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00057628 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYAL PARK TERRACE, LS6 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL PARK TERRACE, LS6 1EX.
313
24
£ 43,300 /yr
15%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1EX 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 1EX is a high-turnover rental hub — with 88% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1EX. The average age is 24.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
8 sales · Mean £ 254,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 1EX is moderate at 55 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
Brudenell Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Spring Bank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Oaks School
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Alkhaleej0.6 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.3 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.6 km
- Dukes Gelato Passion0.7 km
- Luciano's And China Diner0.5 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Mistrys Superette0.7 km
- Noshi Food Store0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Wingdom0.2 km
- Local Off Licence0.7 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.3 km
- The Eldon0.7 km
- Mine0.6 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.6 km
- Moorside Social Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
- Kaffa Cafe0.3 km
- Mythos Greek LTD0.6 km
- Rainbow Junktion0.3 km
- The Billing Tea Room0.7 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hinsley Hall1.0 km
- Roomzzz Leeds City West1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.7 km
- Headingley1.9 km
- Leeds2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Park Road0.1 km
- Hyde Park Road0.2 km
- Royal Park Road0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Brudenell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61EX · Data under Open Government Licence