Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODLEA DRIVE, LS6 4SZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLEA DRIVE, LS6 4SZ.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS6 4SZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LS6 4SZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £266k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS6 4SZ is a sought-after residential area on Woodlea Drive, 0.4km from Meanwood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Moortown ward and the Leeds North East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS6, LS6 4SZ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LS6 4SZ are sourced from Output Area E00169590 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 4SZ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian13.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 266,500

2 sales · Mean £ 266,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS6 4SZ has low crime rates — 17 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Other theft5
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Good917 pupils0.4 km
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St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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Penny Field School

61 pupils0.5 km
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Meanwood Church of England Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils0.9 km
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Manor Wood Primary School

Outstanding507 pupils1.2 km
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Carr Manor Community School

Good1476 pupils1.2 km
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Adel Primary School

Good236 pupils1.4 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Holy Trinity Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Milk And Honey Cafe0.9 km
  • Three Cottages Cafe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Parklands Post Office0.9 km
  • Stonegate Wines0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Myrtle Tavern0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • M T Catering0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Headingley2.9 km
  • Burley Park3.4 km
  • Kirkstall Forge3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cardinal Heenan Sch0.4 km
  • Cardinal Heenan Sch0.4 km
  • Cardinal Heenan Turning Circle0.4 km
  • Cardinal Heenan Turning Circle0.4 km
  • Cardinal Heenan Turning Circle0.4 km