Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

RICHMOND AVENUE, LS6 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND AVENUE, LS6 1DB.

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

394

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS6 1DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LS6 1DB is a student and graduate zone — average age 26, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.

home £347,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS6 1DB is a safe, established residential area on Richmond Avenue, 0.4km 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 1DB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00057643 (shared with 7 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 1DB. The average age is 25.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 28%
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

£ 347,500

1 sales · Mean £ 347,500

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

LS6 1DB has low crime rates — 33 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 offences159
Vehicle crime64
Burglary45
Other theft31
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.3 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils0.3 km
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Shire Oak VC Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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Leeds City Academy

Good877 pupils1.1 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Quarry Mount Primary School

Good191 pupils1.2 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Crossley News0.7 km
  • Mistrys Superette0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Wingdom0.6 km
  • Greggs (Arndale Centre)0.8 km
  • + 39 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Head Of Steam0.7 km
  • Royal Park Hotel0.7 km
  • The Box0.6 km
  • Arcadia Ale Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Original Oak0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • De Baga0.6 km
  • Kaffa Cafe0.5 km
  • Pho 370.7 km
  • Rainbow Junktion0.9 km
  • The Billing Tea Room0.1 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.6 km
  • Dukes Gelato Passion0.4 km
  • Fat Hippo Headingley0.6 km
  • KFC (Arndale Centre)0.8 km
  • Luciano's And China Diner1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hinsley Hall0.5 km
  • Haleys Hotel0.6 km
  • Butler And Boundary Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park0.8 km
  • Headingley1.3 km
  • Leeds2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Road Jct0.1 km
  • Victoria Road Jct0.2 km
  • Buckingham Road0.2 km
  • Victoria Road0.2 km
  • Spring Road0.2 km