LS6 2HW is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from New Huddersfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 2HW offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 2HW are sourced from Output Area E00058821 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 2HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 2HW.
363
27
£ 43,300 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 2HW 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
Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 69% private renter occupancy, LS6 2HW is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 2HW. The average age is 26.8. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 2HW is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Quarry Mount Primary School
Leeds City Academy
West Oaks School
Brudenell Primary School
Alder Tree Primary Academy
Blenheim Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Woodhouse Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Eldon0.6 km
- Jubilee Social Club0.5 km
- Mine0.9 km
- The Primrose0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Popinas0.7 km
- Our Place0.8 km
- Caldo Coffee0.5 km
- Catering Leeds (Quarry Mount C C)0.1 km
- Interfaith Vegan Alliance0.2 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Bento King0.3 km
- Friends Of Food0.3 km
- Fortune Cookie0.6 km
- Luckys0.6 km
- Mahmoods0.6 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Booze Bin0.8 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Deliveroo Hop0.8 km
- LS2 Store0.6 km
- McColls0.1 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hinsley Hall1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.5 km
- Leeds2.3 km
- Headingley2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhouse Street0.1 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.3 km
- Hyde Park Corner0.3 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.3 km
- Hyde Prk Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS62HW · Data under Open Government Licence