LS6 3LB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Ash Road, 0.3km from Beckett Park in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Headingley & Hyde Park ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS6 3LB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 24) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 3LB are sourced from Output Area E00057637 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH ROAD, LS6 3LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH ROAD, LS6 3LB.
450
24
£ 42,100 /yr
35%
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
LS6 3LB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 24).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 3LB. The average age is 24.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 145,250
2 sales · Mean £ 145,250
Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 3LB is moderate at 66 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
Spring Bank Primary School
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Weetwood Primary School
Kirkstall St Stephen's Church of England (VA) Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
Beecroft Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Kirkstall Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Crossley News0.4 km
- Mistrys Superette0.9 km
- Greggs (Arndale Centre)0.4 km
- Boots The Chemists (Headingley)0.5 km
- Superdrug0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Head Of Steam0.3 km
- The Box0.4 km
- Arcadia Ale Wine Bar0.4 km
- The Skyrack0.5 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- De Baga0.5 km
- Pho 370.3 km
- The Billing Tea Room0.9 km
- Santorini Bar And Grill0.4 km
- Victoria Corner Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Fat Hippo Headingley0.5 km
- KFC (Arndale Centre)0.4 km
- Marco Polo Desserts0.9 km
- Bradford Curry House0.5 km
- Pizza Crust0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hinsley Hall0.9 km
- Butler And Boundary Hotel0.4 km
- Haleys Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley0.7 km
- Burley Park1.4 km
- Kirkstall Forge2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Headingley Stadium0.2 km
- Headingley Stadium0.3 km
- North Lane Library0.3 km
- Headingley Stadium0.3 km
- North Lane Library0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS63LB · Data under Open Government Licence