Map & location
Overview
LS6 3HN falls within the Headingley & Hyde Park ward of Leeds, a densely populated inner suburb roughly 2.5 miles north-west of Leeds city centre. The area is characterised by long rows of late-Victorian and Edwardian red-brick terraced housing on streets such as Brudenell Road, Cardigan Road and the avenues running off them, many of which are occupied by students from the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University as well as long-term residents and young professionals.
The neighbourhood has a lively local high street along Otley Road, offering independent cafés, takeaways, bars, convenience stores and specialist shops. Hyde Park Corner and Headingley village centre are both within easy walking distance, giving residents access to a broad range of day-to-day services. The area benefits from excellent bus links into the city centre and beyond, making it popular with commuters who prefer an urban, walkable lifestyle.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £284,250, around 8% above the wider LS6 district average of £264,375 (HM Land Registry, 364 recent sales).
Getting here
LS6 3HN is well served by Leeds City Council's bus network, with multiple frequent services running along Otley Road (A660) connecting the postcode to Leeds city centre in under 15 minutes. Cyclists benefit from relatively flat routes towards the city and a network of quieter residential streets. The area is walkable to Headingley and Hyde Park amenities, and the ring-road network gives car users easy access to the A1(M) and M621 motorway corridors. Dedicated cycle lanes and shared paths along the A660 corridor support active travel.
What it's famous for
Headingley is internationally recognised as home to Headingley Stadium, the famous cricket and rugby league ground roughly half a mile to the north, which regularly hosts England Test matches and Leeds Rhinos fixtures. The wider LS6 area has long been synonymous with Leeds's student culture, hosting a dense concentration of independent music venues, arts spaces and community events. Hyde Park Picture House, one of the oldest working cinemas in the UK, lies just to the south-east of this postcode and is a cherished local institution. The neighbourhood's Victorian streetscapes and community gardens reflect a strong tradition of civic engagement and resident-led improvement.
Services & facilities
Unitary authority providing housing, waste and planning services
Branch library on Otley Road with public computers and community events
Serving basic postal and bill-payment needs near Hyde Park Corner
Organises local events, clean-ups and neighbourhood forums
Fortnightly kerbside recycling and weekly general waste collection
Tourist attractions
Iconic cricket and rugby league ground hosting international fixtures
~0.6 miHistoric independent cinema opened in 1914, Grade II listed
~0.5 miLarge open green space popular for recreation and community gatherings
~0.7 miAttractive parkland adjacent to Leeds Beckett's Headingley Campus
~0.5 miIndependent cafés, bars, delis and shops along the A660 corridor
~0.1 miArts and community venue in a converted Victorian church
~0.9 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
LS62AF · 0113 2744777
~100 mLS62AF · 0113 2745835
~100 mLS62AE · 0113 2787249
~350 mPharmacies
LS62AF · 01132 305588
~100 mLS62UE · 0113 2740233
~200 mLS62UE · 01132 783833
~200 mDentists
LS62AD
~100 mLS63HU
~200 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Shire Oak VC Primary School, is ~350 m away.
Voluntary controlled school
~350 mSpecial post 16 institution
~400 mOther independent special school
~400 mAcademy sponsor led
~400 mFoundation school
~850 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Dense cluster of independent food, drink and lifestyle businesses
Numerous takeaways, bars and cafés catering to the large student population
High proportion of freelancers and remote workers in the local residential mix
Large local market in houses in multiple occupation and student lettings
Gyms & leisure
Open park with walking paths, sports pitches and summer events
~0.7 miCricket and rugby fixtures plus public tours throughout the season
~0.6 miLarge university sports centre with public membership options
~1.0 miIndependent cinema showing mainstream, arthouse and classic films
~0.5 miWide selection of pubs, craft beer bars and live-music venues
~0.1 miAnnual community street festival celebrating local arts and culture
~0.3 miService providers
Full-fibre and cable broadband widely available in LS6
Ultrafast full-fibre rollout underway across Headingley streets
Water and sewerage services for the LS6 area
Electricity distribution network operator for West Yorkshire
Kerbside collection, bulky waste and clinical waste disposal
Residential & community
Dominant stock of bay-fronted red-brick terraces built circa 1880–1910
Large share of properties converted for student and shared living
Several modern student accommodation blocks built in the 2000s–2020s
Majority of properties privately rented; low owner-occupier rate
Blend of long-term families, young professionals and student households
Transport
Train & Tube
Burley Park Rail Station
Burley
Headingley Rail Station
Headingley
Kirkstall Forge Rail Station
Hawksworth
Leeds Rail Station
Leeds City Centre
Bus stops
Otley Road (A660) Stops
Frequent services to Leeds city centre and Otley throughout the day
Cardigan Road / Brudenell Road Stops
Local services connecting Hyde Park, Burley and the university campus
Cycle hire
A660 Cycle Lane
Marked cycle provision on the main Otley Road corridor heading into Leeds
Quiet Route Network (Brudenell Road area)
Signed low-traffic streets suitable for cycling to the university and city
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Headingley On-Street EV Charging
Leeds City Council lamp-post chargers on selected LS6 residential streets
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Headingley Library
Publicly accessible AED mounted at the library entrance on Otley Road
Postboxes & Post Office
Hyde Park Post Office
Counter services for parcels, banking and bill payments
Fuel stations
Esso Station, Cardigan Road
Petrol and diesel with small convenience store
Places of worship
Victorian parish church on Cardigan Road serving the local community
~0.4 miActive congregation on Bennett Road with community programmes
~0.3 miServing the substantial Muslim community in Hyde Park and Headingley
~0.5 miOne of several Sikh gurdwaras accessible from LS6 via bus
~1.5 miRoman Catholic parish church on Cardigan Road
~0.4 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 227% above the national average (222.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
480 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,685.
Housing & utilities
Most streets feature back-to-back and through terraces built before 1914
Estimated ~85% private rented, well above the Leeds average
LS6 has a significant concentration of licensed houses in multiple occupation
Demographics
Air quality & noise
A660 corridor has elevated NO₂; largely mitigated on quieter residential streets
Several green spaces within half a mile providing recreation and wildlife habitat
Night-time noise can be elevated near Otley Road pubs and student streets
Headingley's elevated ground gives it a generally low fluvial flood risk rating
FAQs
Where exactly is LS6 3HN?
LS6 3HN is located in Headingley, an inner-north suburb of Leeds, approximately 2.5 miles north-west of Leeds city centre. It falls within the Headingley & Hyde Park ward and is close to the junction of Brudenell Road and Cardigan Road.
What is the LS6 3HN area like to live in?
The area is vibrant and urban, with a strong student influence from the nearby universities. It offers excellent bus links, a busy independent high street on Otley Road, Victorian terraced housing and a diverse, youthful community. It can be lively at night, particularly near the main road.
Which council covers LS6 3HN?
LS6 3HN is administered by Leeds City Council, within the metropolitan borough of Leeds in West Yorkshire.
Which parliamentary constituency is LS6 3HN in?
LS6 3HN falls within the Leeds Central and Headingley parliamentary constituency.
Are there schools near LS6 3HN?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings added automatically.
What bus services run near LS6 3HN?
The A660 Otley Road, very close to LS6 3HN, is served by frequent Leeds City Council bus routes including services 1, 6, 28, 97 and 98, giving fast access to Leeds city centre and suburbs to the north.
Is LS6 3HN a good area for students?
Yes — Headingley and Hyde Park are among the most popular student areas in Leeds, with the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University both within easy reach, alongside plentiful HMO housing, cafés, bars and bus connections.
What type of housing is available around LS6 3HN?
The dominant housing stock is late-Victorian and Edwardian red-brick terraces, most of which are privately rented. There are also some purpose-built student blocks and a small number of owner-occupied family homes. The area has one of the highest concentrations of licensed HMOs in Leeds.
Useful links
Official records and property listings for LS6 3HN: