LS9 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fewston Avenue, 0.3km from Cross Green in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Burmantofts & Richmond Hill ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS9 0BE offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00058546 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FEWSTON AVENUE, LS9 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FEWSTON AVENUE, LS9 0BE.
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27
£ 38,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS9 0BE is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 64% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS9 0BE. The average age is 26.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS9 0BE is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Richmond Hill Academy
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
University Technical College Leeds
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Low Road Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- G S Saandal Newsagents0.6 km
- Loughanure Ltd (Ex Crawshaws)0.9 km
- Appollo Service Station0.9 km
- Batch'd0.9 km
- Jet Apollo Service Station0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Country Kitchen0.9 km
- The New Captains Table0.3 km
- Wok In Express0.9 km
- Fearns0.9 km
- Killhouse Sandwich Shop (inside Killhouse Airsoft)0.8 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- New Black Panda0.9 km
- Pizza Top0.9 km
- City Pizza0.3 km
- Fun In A Bun0.8 km
- Princess Fisheries0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.9 km
- Brookfield Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- East Leeds Community Sports And Social Club0.3 km
- Edmund House Club0.4 km
- The Irish Centre (Tuesday Club)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds2.1 km
- Burley Park4.4 km
- Cross Gates4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Green Crescent0.1 km
- Cross Green Lane Cavalier Approach0.2 km
- Cross Green Ln Glencoe View0.2 km
- Cross Green Lane Cavalier Approach0.2 km
- South Accommodation Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS90BE · Data under Open Government Licence