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.
LS6 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1BN.
270
30
£ 43,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Brudenell Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.7 km
- Hinsley Hall0.3 km
- Haleys Hotel0.4 km
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LS61BN · Data under Open Government Licence