LS6 1PW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harold Mount, 0.4km from Burley Lawns in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1PW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1PW are sourced from Output Area E00057669 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAROLD MOUNT, LS6 1PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAROLD MOUNT, LS6 1PW.
297
25
£ 32,300 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1PW 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
86% of homes in LS6 1PW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters. Property prices are trending up 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1PW. The average age is 25.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 147,500
20 sales · Mean £ 153,880
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 1PW is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brudenell Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.1 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.7 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.5 km
- Booze Bin0.4 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Manjaros0.9 km
- Meat Is Dead0.6 km
- Popinas0.5 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.6 km
- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.5 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Bento King0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Friends Of Food0.9 km
- Zaks0.5 km
- Alkhaleej0.4 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.1 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.9 km
- Hyde Park Hotel0.9 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.9 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Stylus And Function)0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Store0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.3 km
- Headingley1.7 km
- Leeds2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Harold Grove0.2 km
- Harold Grove0.2 km
- Brudenell Road Mayville Rd0.2 km
- Royal Park Road0.2 km
- Royal Park Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61PW · Data under Open Government Licence