Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS6 2JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 2JW.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 29,100 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS6 2JW 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in LS6 2JW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS6 2JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from New Huddersfield in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Little London & Woodhouse ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS6 2JW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS6 2JW are sourced from Output Area E00058832 (shared with 23 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 2JW. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.5%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.6%
Other / Mixed23.0%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 2JW is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences198
Other theft44
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson37
Public order29

school Local Schools

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Quarry Mount Primary School

Good191 pupils0.1 km
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Leeds City Academy

Good877 pupils0.4 km
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West Oaks School

Outstanding357 pupils0.5 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.0 km
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Brudenell Primary School

Good260 pupils1.1 km
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Alder Tree Primary Academy

Inadequate333 pupils1.1 km
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Little London Community Primary School

Requires Improvement442 pupils1.2 km
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Spring Bank Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Popinas0.8 km
  • Leeds Central Seventh Day Adventist Church0.9 km
  • Leeds Central Seventh Day Adventist Church0.9 km
  • Balcony0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • + 53 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Bento King0.4 km
  • Friends Of Food0.4 km
  • Wagamamma Leeds Kitchen0.9 km
  • Getting Fresh Gyros0.8 km
  • Submelt0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Booze Bin0.9 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Wingdom0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • More 4 Less0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Library Bar And Venue0.4 km
  • Hyde Park Hotel0.5 km
  • Leeds University (Terrace Bar)0.8 km
  • Leeds University Student Union (Stylus And Function)0.8 km
  • Mine0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • One Stop0.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park1.5 km
  • Leeds2.2 km
  • Headingley2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhouse Street0.2 km
  • Melville Road0.3 km
  • Melville Road0.3 km
  • Charing Cross0.3 km
  • Charing Cross0.3 km