LS9 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orion Way, 1.0km from Osmondthorpe in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Temple Newsam ward and the Leeds East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 0AR is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LS9 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00058564 (shared with 82 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORION WAY, LS9 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORION WAY, LS9 0AR.
519
34
£ 32,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in LS9 0AR — 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 LS9 0AR. The average age is 33.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS9 0AR has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meadowfield Primary School
Temple Learning Academy
Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Halton Moor And Osmondthorpe Project For Elders (HOPE)0.8 km
- Mace Store0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Fosters Catering0.3 km
- Football World Leeds0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates3.4 km
- Leeds3.9 km
- Woodlesford4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Lane Thornes Farm Roundabout0.2 km
- Pontefract Lane Thornes Farm Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS90AR · Data under Open Government Licence