LS6 1RX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on The Maltings, 0.3km from Burley Lawns in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 1RX offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 1RX are sourced from Output Area E00057633 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MALTINGS, LS6 1RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MALTINGS, LS6 1RX.
256
25
£ 32,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 1RX 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
Average age 25, 66% renting. LS6 1RX has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 1RX. The average age is 25.1. 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
£ 193,500
2 sales · Mean £ 193,500
Semi-Detached
£ 132,000
1 sales · Mean £ 132,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 1RX is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rosebank Primary School
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Armley Park Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Quarry Mount Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Avtar Wines And Spirits0.2 km
- Belle Vue Stores0.7 km
- Go Local G J Food & Wine0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy (Burley)0.4 km
- Booze Bin0.6 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Manjaros0.9 km
- Meat Is Dead0.5 km
- Popinas0.6 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Dewan Cafe Restaurant0.4 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Zaks0.4 km
- Alkhaleej0.4 km
- Amazing / Charlie Chans / Uni Pizza Pizza0.4 km
- Bad Chick0.6 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Royal Park Hotel0.3 km
- Control0.8 km
- Bridgewater Arms0.8 km
- Burley Conservative Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.9 km
- Aldi Store0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Roomzzz Leeds City West0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park0.2 km
- Headingley1.7 km
- Leeds2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Harold Grove0.1 km
- Harold Grove0.2 km
- Carberry Road0.2 km
- Cardigan Road0.3 km
- Cardigan Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS61RX · Data under Open Government Licence