LS12 6HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lowfields Way, 0.3km from Islington in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Beeston & Holbeck ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS12 6HQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS12 6HQ are sourced from Output Area E00057333 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWFIELDS WAY, LS12 6HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWFIELDS WAY, LS12 6HQ.
355
31
£ 36,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS12 6HQ 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
LS12 6HQ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS12 6HQ. The average age is 30.9. 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)
Crime around LS12 6HQ is moderate at 75 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
Ingram Road Primary School
The Elland Academy
Beeston Primary School
Hugh Gaitskell Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Beeston
Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Greenmount Primary School
Castleton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Beeston News0.9 km
- Cohens Chemist0.9 km
- K J And K M K Patel0.8 km
- William Hill1.0 km
- 24 Hour Vapes Delivery Leeds0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Armitages0.9 km
- Christines Cafe And Deliveries0.9 km
- Elland Road Cafe And Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Jamyang Buddhist Centre0.6 km
- Jump INC0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Nisa Extra Beeston1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Elland Road Express0.5 km
- Family Shopper1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Safs Pizza0.8 km
- Noi's Thai Kitchen0.5 km
- AfC/The Kings Of Shawarma0.9 km
- Fresh0.8 km
- Holbeck Fisheries0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bulls Head0.9 km
- The Old Peacock0.5 km
- Dragon Hotel0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cottingley1.9 km
- Leeds2.2 km
- Burley Park3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Elland Road Bus Park0.2 km
- Elland Road Bus Park0.2 km
- Elland Road Bus Park0.2 km
- Elland Road Bus Park0.2 km
- Lowfields Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS126HQ · Data under Open Government Licence