Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE MALTINGS, LS6 1RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MALTINGS, LS6 1RX.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British63.8%
Asian / British Asian25.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences270
Other theft76
Anti-social behaviour60
Public order57
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils0.6 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils0.6 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils1.1 km
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Armley Park Primary School

Inadequate196 pupils1.3 km
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Leeds City Academy

Good877 pupils1.4 km
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Quarry Mount Primary School

Good191 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Royal Park Hotel0.3 km
  • Control0.8 km
  • Bridgewater Arms0.8 km
  • Burley Conservative Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Asda (Kirkstall Road)0.9 km
  • Aldi Store0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
hotel

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