LS6 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hyde Park Road, 0.6km from Burley Lawns in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS6 1AJ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 68% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £513k. 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 LS6 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00058852 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HYDE PARK ROAD, LS6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYDE PARK ROAD, LS6 1AJ.
256
29
£ 30,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1AJ 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
With 72% social renting, LS6 1AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1AJ. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 513,055
2 sales · Mean £ 513,055
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 1AJ is moderate at 56 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
Rosebank Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Spring Bank Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Alkhaleej0.4 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.3 km
- Bad Chick0.9 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.4 km
- Dukes Gelato Passion0.7 km
- + 52 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Mistrys Superette0.9 km
- Noshi Food Store0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Wingdom0.4 km
- Local Off Licence0.7 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.3 km
- Northern Snooker Centre0.9 km
- Mine0.6 km
- Hyde Park Hotel0.8 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.4 km
- Kaffa Cafe0.4 km
- Mythos Greek LTD0.4 km
- Rainbow Junktion0.1 km
- The Billing Tea Room0.8 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.6 km
- Leeds1.9 km
- Headingley2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Park Road0.1 km
- Hyde Park Road0.1 km
- Royal Park Road0.2 km
- Alexandra Rd Kelsall Road0.3 km
- Alexandra Rd Kelsall Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61AJ · Data under Open Government Licence