LS9 0PH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Knostrop in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Temple Newsam ward and the Leeds East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 0PH is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 9 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 0PH are sourced from Output Area E00058564 (shared with 82 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS9 0PH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS9 0PH.
519
34
£ 32,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 0PH 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
LS9 0PH has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0PH. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS9 0PH has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Low Road Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
St Marys Church of England Primary Academy
The Richmond Hill Academy
University Technical College Leeds
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Hunslet Carr Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Deliux0.9 km
- Leeds Gypsy And Traveller Exchange0.7 km
- Loughanure Ltd (Ex Crawshaws)0.8 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Hunslet News Agency0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Brown Sugar1.0 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Tuk Tuk Grills0.9 km
- The Country Kitchen1.0 km
- The New Captains Table1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons (Hunslet)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- St Josephs Catholic Club1.0 km
- East Leeds Community Sports And Social Club1.0 km
- Garden Gate0.9 km
- The Penny Hill0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Black Panda1.0 km
- Pizza Top1.0 km
- City Pizza1.0 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.9 km
- The Land And Sea Fisheries0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds2.7 km
- Cross Gates4.8 km
- Burley Park5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Green Drive0.2 km
- Cross Green Way0.3 km
- Knowsthorpe Lane Long Causeway0.3 km
- Cross Green Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS90PH · Data under Open Government Licence