Headingley Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS6 1BL is located in the Headingley & Hyde Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Headingley Lane, Leeds, LS6 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS6 1FH, LS6 2EJ, LS6 1FF, LS6 2EL, LS6 2BW, LS6 2EE, LS6 2EH, LS6 2EF, LS6 1PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS6 1BL is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 45.8% | -10.1% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 44.1% | 54.2% | 10.1% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS6 1BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 91.7% | 78.4% | -13.3% | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.6% | 15.1% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.9% | 58.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LS6 1BL this area, 4.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 65.4% | 22.5% | -42.9% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 63% | 43.1% | 33.8% | 29.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 88.8% | 81.6% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 81.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 81.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 9.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Headingley Lane was 96.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Chapel Allerton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Headingley Lane has the 78th lowest crime rate of 166 local areas in Chapel Allerton and the 1080th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Buckingham House, 41 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2023-11-23 | £158,816 |
| Flat 3 Buckingham House, 41 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2008-08-28 | £319,739 |
| Flat 10 Buckingham House, 41 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2008-08-04 | £312,936 |
| Flat 8 Buckingham House, 41 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2008-05-29 | £249,160 |
| Flat 7 Buckingham House, 41 Headingley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2008-04-30 | £235,438 |
LS6 1BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LS6 1BL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brudenell Primary School School View , LS6 1EN | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brudenell First School Welton Road , LS6 1DT | - not rated | 561 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Bank Primary School, Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank Primary School Spring Road , Headingley LS6 1AD | 2out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Bank First School Spring Road , LS6 1AD | - not rated | 678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Leeds School Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's RC College St John's Road , LS3 1EY | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College St John's Road , LS3 1EY | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Oates School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 2PS | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Field Middle School Cliff Mount , LS6 2HP | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Park Middle School Queen's Road , LS6 1NY | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , Headingley LS6 2DT | - not rated | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Middle School Crowther Place , LS6 2ST | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstall Middle School Argie Road , LS4 2QZ | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luminate Education Group Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Girls' High School Headingley Lane , LS6 1BN | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beech House School 52 Headingley Lane , LS6 2BW | - not rated | 144 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormston School Alma Road , Headingley LS6 2AH | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust Carlton House , 3-5 Alma Road LS6 2AH | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The KS3 Pupil Referral Unit Burley Park Centre Cardigan Lane , Burley LS4 2LE | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Hall (University Of Leeds) | Cumberland Road, Headingley | 274 yd | |
| Bombay 2 Goa | 16 Headingley Lane, Headingley | 348 yd | |
| Il Piatto Leeds | 14 Headingley Lane, Headingley | 352 yd | |
| Chichini | 9 Hyde Park Corner, Woodhouse Lane | 411 yd | |
| Popinas | 31 Brudenell Road, Headingley | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Hotel | 2 Headingley Lane, Headingley | 348 yd | |
| Original Oak | 2 Otley Road, Headingley | 779 yd | |
| The Library Bar And Venue | 229 Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse | 787 yd | |
| Brudenell Social Club | 33 Queens Road, Headingley | 830 yd | |
| Royal Park Hotel | 39 Queens Road, Woodhouse | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Fish And Chips | 12 Headingley Lane, Headingley | 348 yd | |
| Red Asia | 10 Hyde Park Corner, Woodhouse Lane | 411 yd | |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper | 12 Hyde Park Corner, Woodhouse Lane | 411 yd | |
| OGI | 10 Hyde Park Corner, Woodhouse Lane | 411 yd | |
| Friends Of Food | 12 Hyde Park Corner, Woodhouse Lane | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 72 - 74 Brudenell Road, Headingley | 522 yd | |
| One Stop | 187 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Girls' High School (Closed) Headingley Lane | grass pitches, swimming pool | 3 yd |
| Leeds City Academy WOODHOUSE CLIFF | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Spring Bank School SPRING ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 641 yd |
| Woodhouse Cricket Club MEANWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Headingley Hawks Arlfc BOOTHROYD DRIVE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Shire Oak Ce Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Hartley Avenue Park GANTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.