LS6 4FD is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Headingley, Far in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 4FD offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 4FD are sourced from Output Area E00058894 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 4FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 4FD.
399
35
£ 55,300 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 4FD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS6 4FD is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 4FD. The average age is 34.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 4FD has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Weetwood Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Lawnswood School
Brudenell Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)0.7 km
- Superdrug0.4 km
- Crossley News0.6 km
- Greggs (Arndale Centre)0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Alfred0.9 km
- Arcadia Ale Wine Bar0.4 km
- Head Of Steam0.6 km
- The Box0.6 km
- Meanwood Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Holy Trinity Community Cafe1.0 km
- Marcels Cafe0.9 km
- Santorini Bar And Grill0.6 km
- Via Verde0.9 km
- De Baga0.7 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bradford Curry House0.8 km
- Fat Hippo Headingley0.6 km
- KFC (Arndale Centre)0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Star Chef Takeaway0.7 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Waitrose (Meanwood)0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.9 km
- Hinsley Hall1.0 km
- Haleys Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.3 km
- Burley Park1.9 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Chads Drive0.1 km
- St Chads Drive0.1 km
- St Anne's Road0.2 km
- Shaw Ln Otley Road0.2 km
- Shaw Ln Otley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS64FD · Data under Open Government Licence