LS6 2DA is a safe, established residential area on Ridge Terrace, 0.4km from Headingley Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 2DA offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00170621 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIDGE TERRACE, LS6 2DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGE TERRACE, LS6 2DA.
299
41
£ 43,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 2DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS6 2DA — age 41, 37% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 2DA. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 2DA has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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
Leeds City Academy
Brudenell Primary School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Alder Tree Primary Academy
Weetwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Crossley News0.6 km
- Mistrys Superette0.8 km
- Greggs (Arndale Centre)0.6 km
- InterACT Pantry Meanwood0.8 km
- McColls1.0 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Head Of Steam0.7 km
- The Box0.6 km
- Meanwood Conservative Club0.7 km
- Taylor's Sports Bar And Grill0.9 km
- The Headingley Taps0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- De Baga0.6 km
- Pho 370.7 km
- The Billing Tea Room0.8 km
- La Cafetiere0.9 km
- Oranaise Leeds Ltd0.9 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Waitrose (Meanwood)0.8 km
- Poundstretcher0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- One Beyond0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Fat Hippo Headingley0.5 km
- KFC (Arndale Centre)0.6 km
- Marco Polo Desserts0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Star Chef Takeaway0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Haleys Hotel0.2 km
- Hinsley Hall0.3 km
- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.5 km
- Headingley1.7 km
- Leeds3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Lane Bridgewater Court0.3 km
- Grove Lane Bridgewater Court0.3 km
- Grove Ln Grove Road0.4 km
- Grove Lane Junction0.4 km
- Grove Ln Grove Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS62DA · Data under Open Government Licence