LS6 1FL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maple Gardens, 0.2km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1FL 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. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1FL are sourced from Output Area E00169612 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE GARDENS, LS6 1FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE GARDENS, LS6 1FL.
468
24
£ 43,300 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1FL 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 1FL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 24 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1FL. The average age is 24.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 295,000
23 sales · Mean £ 292,541
Semi-Detached
£ 302,500
10 sales · Mean £ 312,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1FL has low crime rates — 43 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
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Oaks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Alkhaleej0.9 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.3 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.9 km
- Dukes Gelato Passion0.6 km
- Fat Hippo Headingley1.0 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Mistrys Superette0.4 km
- Noshi Food Store0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Wingdom0.2 km
- Local Off Licence0.6 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.5 km
- Mine0.9 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.9 km
- Moorside Social Club0.9 km
- The Library Bar And Venue0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- De Baga1.0 km
- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.9 km
- Kaffa Cafe0.2 km
- Mythos Greek LTD0.9 km
- Rainbow Junktion0.5 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel1.0 km
- Hinsley Hall0.7 km
- Haleys Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.8 km
- Headingley1.7 km
- Leeds2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brudenell Road0.1 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Buckingham Road0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Buckingham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61FL · Data under Open Government Licence