LS6 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bentley Lane, 0.8km from Headingley Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Weetwood ward and the Leeds North West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 11.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS6 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00058926 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTLEY LANE, LS6 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY LANE, LS6 4AJ.
351
32
£ 49,400 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS6 4AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 69% economic activity and an average age of 32, LS6 4AJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS6 4AJ. The average age is 31.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
8 sales · Mean £ 261,318
Terraced
£ 233,611
19 sales · Mean £ 238,958
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS6 4AJ is moderate at 52 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
Shire Oak VC Primary School
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Leeds City Academy
Spring Bank Primary School
Alder Tree Primary Academy
Weetwood Primary School
Quarry Mount Primary School
Brudenell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Culto0.9 km
- Rollette0.9 km
- Devonshire Hall (University Of Leeds)0.8 km
- Flavour Like Fancy0.3 km
- Hana Matsuri0.3 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Majestic Wine0.4 km
- QLM (Leeds) Ltd0.4 km
- Wildcraft Bakery0.4 km
- InterACT Pantry Meanwood0.3 km
- McColls0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- East Of Arcadia0.2 km
- Meanwood Conservative Club0.3 km
- The Skyrack1.0 km
- Original Oak0.9 km
- Taylor's Sports Bar And Grill1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi (Meanwood)0.4 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Bad Boy Burgers0.3 km
- China Jade0.3 km
- Daawat0.3 km
- KFC (Northside Retail Park)0.4 km
- Kirbys Of Meanwood0.3 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hinsley Hall0.7 km
- Haleys Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Headingley1.9 km
- Burley Park2.0 km
- Leeds3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Meanwood Health Ctr0.1 km
- Grove Lane Junction0.2 km
- Grove Lane Junction0.2 km
- Meanwood Health Ctr0.2 km
- Grove Lane Bridgewater Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS64AJ · Data under Open Government Licence