Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHIRE OAK STREET, LS6 2AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIRE OAK STREET, LS6 2AF.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS6 2AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences158
Vehicle crime68
Shoplifting56
Burglary49
Public order37

school Local Schools

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Shire Oak VC Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils0.4 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils0.9 km
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Weetwood Primary School

Good260 pupils1.1 km
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Meanwood Church of England Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.2 km
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Leeds City Academy

Good877 pupils1.3 km
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Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good195 pupils1.4 km
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Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Good229 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Butler And Boundary Hotel0.4 km
  • Haleys Hotel0.4 km
  • Hinsley Hall0.5 km
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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