LS6 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Hyde Park Corner in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00170582 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1BW.
454
25
£ 43,300 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1BW 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
78% of homes in LS6 1BW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1BW. The average age is 25.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 1BW is moderate at 50 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
Brudenell Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
West Oaks School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.7 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.8 km
- Booze Bin0.3 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Cardigan Road Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Popinas0.2 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Foodcycle0.9 km
- Its Our Day0.8 km
- Slips Deli0.8 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Bento King0.2 km
- Friends Of Food0.2 km
- Zaks0.9 km
- Cardigan Fish Bar1.0 km
- Arkwrights Fish And Chips0.9 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.7 km
- Mine0.7 km
- The Faversham1.0 km
- The Chemic Tavern0.9 km
- The Eldon0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Haleys Hotel0.9 km
- Hinsley Hall0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.0 km
- Headingley2.0 km
- Leeds2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Prk Corner0.2 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.2 km
- Hyde Park Corner0.2 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.2 km
- Cumberland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61BW · Data under Open Government Licence