Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS6 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1BN.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS6 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LS6 1BN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

LS6 1BN is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Headingley Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS6 1BN offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00057696 (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 1BN. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

LS6 1BN has low crime rates — 25 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 offences125
Vehicle crime39
Burglary36
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order23

school Local Schools

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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils0.4 km
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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.4 km
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Shire Oak VC Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Leeds City Academy

Good877 pupils0.8 km
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Quarry Mount Primary School

Good191 pupils1.0 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.4 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • La Cafetiere0.6 km
  • Oranaise Leeds Ltd0.6 km
  • Woodhouse Charcoal BBQ0.6 km
  • Carnegie Cafe0.7 km
  • Munch0.8 km
  • + 57 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Butler And Boundary Hotel0.7 km
  • Hinsley Hall0.3 km
  • Haleys Hotel0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • El Faro1.0 km
  • Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.6 km
  • Dukes Gelato Passion0.7 km
  • Fat Hippo Headingley0.6 km
  • KFC (Arndale Centre)0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Crossley News0.7 km
  • Mistrys Superette0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Wingdom0.5 km
  • Greggs (Arndale Centre)0.8 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Head Of Steam0.8 km
  • Royal Park Hotel0.8 km
  • The Box0.7 km
  • Arcadia Ale Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Woodhouse Cricket Club0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park1.0 km
  • Headingley1.5 km
  • Leeds2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • North Grange Road0.1 km
  • North Grange Road0.1 km
  • North Hill Road0.1 km
  • Richmond Avenue0.2 km
  • Buckingham Road0.2 km