LS6 1HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Hyde Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1HB 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 25, 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00057650 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 1HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 1HB.
617
25
£ 43,300 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1HB 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 1HB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% 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 1HB. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 1HB has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Spring Bank Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Rosebank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
West Oaks School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.5 km
- Belle Vue Stores1.0 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.7 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)1.0 km
- Booze Bin0.1 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Popinas0.0 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- Carnegie Cafe1.0 km
- Ugly Mugs Cafe1.0 km
- Balcony0.8 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Bento King0.4 km
- Friends Of Food0.4 km
- Zaks0.8 km
- Tariqs / Fortune River1.0 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Haleys Hotel0.9 km
- Hinsley Hall0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Hyde Park Hotel0.4 km
- Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.8 km
- Leeds University Student Union (Stylus And Function)0.8 km
- The Eldon0.8 km
- Mine0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.8 km
- Headingley1.8 km
- Leeds2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brudenell Road0.1 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Hyde Pk Picture Hse0.2 km
- Royal Park Road0.3 km
- Royal Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61HB · Data under Open Government Licence