LS6 2JH is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from New Huddersfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 2JH are sourced from Output Area E00058834 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 2JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 2JH.
242
27
£ 43,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 2JH 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
LS6 2JH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 2JH. The average age is 26.9. 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 2JH is moderate at 51 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.
school Local Schools
Quarry Mount Primary School
Leeds City Academy
West Oaks School
Brudenell Primary School
Blenheim Primary School
Alder Tree Primary Academy
Little London Community Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Woodhouse Cricket Club1.0 km
- The Eldon0.5 km
- Jubilee Social Club0.5 km
- Mine0.8 km
- The Primrose0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Popinas0.7 km
- Our Place0.8 km
- Caldo Coffee0.4 km
- Catering Leeds (Quarry Mount C C)0.2 km
- Interfaith Vegan Alliance0.1 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Bento King0.3 km
- Friends Of Food0.3 km
- Fortune Cookie0.4 km
- Luckys0.4 km
- Mahmoods0.5 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Booze Bin0.8 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Deliveroo Hop0.8 km
- LS2 Store0.5 km
- McColls0.2 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- One Stop0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park1.4 km
- Leeds2.2 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
- Clarendon Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS62JH · Data under Open Government Licence