LS9 6QT is an up-and-coming urban area on Beech Mount, 0.4km from Gipton in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Gipton & Harehills ward and the Leeds East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 6QT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.8% year-on-year. 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 6QT are sourced from Output Area E00057126 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH MOUNT, LS9 6QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH MOUNT, LS9 6QT.
462
29
£ 32,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 6QT 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 63% of tenure in LS9 6QT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS9 6QT. The average age is 29.3. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,500
6 sales · Mean £ 119,333
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS9 6QT is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Wykebeck Primary School
Co-op Academy Oakwood
Co-op Academy Woodlands
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Leeds East Academy
Seacroft Grange Primary School
John Jamieson School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- William Hill0.3 km
- Foundry Mill Stores0.9 km
- Leeds Cooperatives (Oakwood)0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- B And M Bargains1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Coldcotes Bistro0.3 km
- Eurest (Within Asda Killingbeck)1.0 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Chellys Deli0.5 km
- Fat Joes / Pizza Base0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl (Gipton)0.2 km
- Asda (Killingbeck)1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gipton Working Mens Club0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jade Palace0.4 km
- T Chippy Traditional Fish And Chips0.4 km
- The Godfather0.9 km
- Panku Street Food1.0 km
- Paradise0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates2.7 km
- Leeds4.2 km
- Burley Park5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Oakwood Lane St Nicholas School0.1 km
- Amberton Rd Church0.2 km
- Foundry Ln Oakwood Lane0.2 km
- Foundry Ln Oakwood Lane0.2 km
- Coldcotes Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS96QT · Data under Open Government Licence