LS6 3EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Queen's Wood in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Kirkstall ward and the Leeds West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS6 3EA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 3EA are sourced from Output Area E00057841 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS6 3EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS6 3EA.
358
41
£ 38,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in LS6 3EA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 3EA. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS6 3EA has low crime rates — 47 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
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Beecroft Primary School
Spring Bank Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
St Chad's Church of England Primary School
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- William Hill0.7 km
- Boots UK (Kirkstall)0.9 km
- One Stop0.1 km
- Headingley Farm Butchers0.8 km
- Kirkstall Newsgents0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Butler And Boundary Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- New Burley Club0.9 km
- Taylor's Sports Bar And Grill0.9 km
- The New George0.8 km
- New Headingley Club1.0 km
- Queenswood Social Club0.1 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Mog's0.6 km
- Munch0.9 km
- Station Diner0.5 km
- Student Union Coffee Bar0.8 km
- Zaap Thai Street Food0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Talia Pizzeria0.8 km
- Dinner Box Chinese0.6 km
- Dinos Pizzeria0.1 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Pizza Crust0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- B And M Bargains0.9 km
- Morrisons (Kirkstall)0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse By Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.4 km
- Kirkstall Forge1.8 km
- Burley Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Queenswood Road0.1 km
- Queenswood Road0.1 km
- Headingley Rail Station0.3 km
- Woodbridge Place0.3 km
- Headingley Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS63EA · Data under Open Government Licence