LS6 2AF is a mixed residential area on Shire Oak Street, 0.2km from Headingley in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00170621 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHIRE OAK STREET, LS6 2AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIRE OAK STREET, LS6 2AF.
299
41
£ 43,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 2AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
LS6 2AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 2AF. The average age is 40.8. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 2AF is moderate at 58 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
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Crossley News0.0 km
- Mistrys Superette0.6 km
- Greggs (Arndale Centre)0.2 km
- Local Off Licence1.0 km
- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)0.1 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Head Of Steam0.1 km
- The Box0.0 km
- Arcadia Ale Wine Bar0.2 km
- The Headingley Taps0.1 km
- New Headingley Club0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- De Baga0.1 km
- Pho 370.1 km
- The Billing Tea Room0.7 km
- Santorini Bar And Grill0.0 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd0.8 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Fat Hippo Headingley0.1 km
- KFC (Arndale Centre)0.2 km
- Marco Polo Desserts0.6 km
- Bradford Curry House0.2 km
- My Golden Wok / Kismat0.2 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.4 km
- Haleys Hotel0.4 km
- Hinsley Hall0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.1 km
- Burley Park1.3 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.9 km
Bus Stops
- North Lane Library0.1 km
- North Lane Library0.1 km
- Headingley Arndale0.2 km
- St Michaels Church0.2 km
- St Michaels Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS62AF · Data under Open Government Licence