LS6 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Headingley Lane, 0.1km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00187093 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEADINGLEY LANE, LS6 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEADINGLEY LANE, LS6 1BL.
212
30
£ 43,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1BL 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
High employment, young population. LS6 1BL combines 66% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £156k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1BL. The average age is 29.7. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 156,000
2 sales · Mean £ 156,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1BL has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
Brudenell Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Spring Bank Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
West Oaks School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.8 km
- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)0.8 km
- Booze Bin0.5 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Liquor Village Plus0.8 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Woodhouse Cricket Club0.8 km
- New Headingley Club0.9 km
- The Headingley Taps1.0 km
- The Skyrack0.8 km
- Original Oak0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Popinas0.4 km
- Santorini Bar And Grill0.9 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Greasy Pig Eaterie0.5 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Bento King0.4 km
- Bradford Curry House0.8 km
- Friends Of Food0.4 km
- I Am Doner0.8 km
- Mezaj Shawarma0.9 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Haleys Hotel0.5 km
- Hinsley Hall0.4 km
- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.0 km
- Headingley1.7 km
- Leeds2.6 km
Bus Stops
- North Hill Road0.0 km
- North Hill Road0.1 km
- Cumberland Road0.1 km
- Cumberland Road0.1 km
- North Grange Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61BL · Data under Open Government Licence