Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

ASH GROVE, LS6 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH GROVE, LS6 1AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

468

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

12%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS6 1AY 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.

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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LS6 1AY is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 24 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 108.0% year-on-year.

home £315,600 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS6 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ash Grove, 0.2km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS6 1AY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 108.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00169612 (shared with 4 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 1AY. The average age is 24.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.3%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

12%Active
FT: 8%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 355,250

6 sales · Mean £ 343,833

Flat

£ 125,000

5 sales · Mean £ 130,800

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

LS6 1AY has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences209
Vehicle crime56
Anti-social behaviour53
Criminal damage and arson51
Burglary46

school Local Schools

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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils0.3 km
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Leeds City Academy

Good877 pupils0.7 km
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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.7 km
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Quarry Mount Primary School

Good191 pupils0.8 km
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Shire Oak VC Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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West Oaks School

Outstanding357 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Avtar Wines And Spirits0.6 km
  • Go Local G J Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Boots The Chemists (Headingley)1.0 km
  • Booze Bin0.2 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Popinas0.1 km
  • Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.5 km
  • Greasy Pig Eaterie0.4 km
  • HFC Chicken0.3 km
  • Kofte1.0 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Bento King0.4 km
  • Bradford Curry House0.9 km
  • Friends Of Food0.4 km
  • Zaks0.9 km
  • I Am Doner1.0 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.9 km
  • Mine0.9 km
  • The Skyrack0.9 km
  • Original Oak0.9 km
  • The Eldon0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Haleys Hotel0.8 km
  • Hinsley Hall0.6 km
  • Butler And Boundary Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park0.8 km
  • Headingley1.8 km
  • Leeds2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Buckingham Road0.2 km
  • Brudenell Road0.2 km
  • Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
  • Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
  • Cumberland Road0.3 km