LS6 1EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Royal Park Avenue, 0.4km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1EY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, up 69.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00057650 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYAL PARK AVENUE, LS6 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL PARK AVENUE, LS6 1EY.
617
25
£ 43,300 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1EY 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 1EY is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Average age 25 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 69.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1EY. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 214,500
9 sales · Mean £ 203,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 1EY is moderate at 54 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
Rosebank Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Spring Bank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
West Oaks School
Blenheim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Alkhaleej0.6 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.3 km
- Double Dragon Leeds0.7 km
- Dukes Gelato Passion0.7 km
- Luciano's And China Diner0.5 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Mistrys Superette0.7 km
- Noshi Food Store0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- Wingdom0.2 km
- Local Off Licence0.7 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.4 km
- The Eldon0.7 km
- Mine0.6 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Old Bar)0.6 km
- Moorside Social Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
- Kaffa Cafe0.3 km
- Mythos Greek LTD0.7 km
- Rainbow Junktion0.3 km
- The Billing Tea Room0.7 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hinsley Hall0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.8 km
- Headingley1.9 km
- Leeds2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde Park Road0.2 km
- Hyde Park Road0.2 km
- Royal Park Road0.2 km
- Brudenell Road0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61EY · Data under Open Government Licence