LS6 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Cardigan Lane, 0.6km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00057651 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARDIGAN LANE, LS6 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDIGAN LANE, LS6 1DX.
427
24
£ 32,300 /yr
11%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1DX 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
At 72% private renter occupancy, LS6 1DX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1DX. The average age is 24.5. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 440,000
2 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1DX has low crime rates — 36 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
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- La Cafetiere0.9 km
- Oranaise Leeds Ltd0.9 km
- Woodhouse Charcoal BBQ0.9 km
- Carnegie Cafe0.5 km
- Munch0.9 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.7 km
- Hinsley Hall0.7 km
- Haleys Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Venezia Pizza0.9 km
- Asian Cuisine0.9 km
- El Faro0.5 km
- Alkhaleej0.9 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.4 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Leeds North And West Foodbank0.7 km
- Crossley News0.9 km
- Mistrys Superette0.2 km
- Noshi Food Store0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Head Of Steam0.9 km
- Royal Park Hotel0.5 km
- The Box0.9 km
- Burley Conservative Club0.8 km
- Original Oak0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.5 km
- Headingley1.3 km
- Leeds2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Victoria Road Jct0.1 km
- Victoria Road Jct0.1 km
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Mayville Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61DX · Data under Open Government Licence