LS6 1EL is a safe, established residential area on Hessle Street, 0.5km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1EL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00057658 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HESSLE STREET, LS6 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESSLE STREET, LS6 1EL.
429
25
£ 32,300 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1EL 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
LS6 1EL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% 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 1EL. The average age is 24.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1EL has low crime rates — 41 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
Rosebank Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.3 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.6 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.8 km
- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)0.9 km
- Booze Bin0.3 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Meat Is Dead1.0 km
- Popinas0.3 km
- Santorini Bar And Grill1.0 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.2 km
- Carnegie Cafe0.7 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Bento King0.7 km
- Bradford Curry House0.8 km
- Friends Of Food0.7 km
- Zaks0.8 km
- El Faro0.7 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.8 km
- Haleys Hotel0.8 km
- Hinsley Hall0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Skyrack0.8 km
- New Headingley Club0.9 km
- Burley Conservative Club1.0 km
- Hyde Park Hotel0.7 km
- The Library Bar And Venue0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.5 km
- Headingley1.5 km
- Leeds2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Buckingham Road0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Brudenell Road0.2 km
- Brudenell Road Mayville Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61EL · Data under Open Government Licence