Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

FOUNDRY PLACE, LS9 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY PLACE, LS9 6BU.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 32,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS9 6BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LS9 6BU has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS9 6BU is an up-and-coming urban area on Foundry Place, 0.4km from Harehills in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Gipton & Harehills ward and the Leeds East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 6BU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 68% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 126 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00057607 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS9 6BU. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.9%
Asian / British Asian30.7%
Black / African / Caribbean25.5%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 107,000

3 sales · Mean £ 121,333

Terraced

£ 110,000

5 sales · Mean £ 106,700

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LS9 6BU is above average at 126 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences532
Other theft100
Burglary86
Drugs82
Public order82

school Local Schools

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Co-op Academy Woodlands

Good454 pupils0.0 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good459 pupils0.3 km
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Harehills Primary School

Good698 pupils0.4 km
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Co-op Academy Oakwood

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.4 km
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Co-op Academy Nightingale

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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Hovingham Primary School

Requires Improvement666 pupils0.7 km
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Co-op Academy Brownhill

Good434 pupils0.9 km
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Bankside Primary School

Good702 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • D.News0.9 km
  • Gipton Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Go Local0.7 km
  • Harehills Mini Mart0.7 km
  • Harehills News0.8 km
  • + 75 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Brown Hare Public House0.6 km
  • Gipton Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Harehills Liberal Club0.1 km
  • Q360 Lounge1.0 km
  • Harehills WMC0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Action For Gipton Elderly1.0 km
  • Island Mami Kitchen0.9 km
  • Payam Cafe And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Proverbs31Woman Hospitality And Catering Cafe0.7 km
  • Abyssinia Cafe And Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 49 more
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Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Caribbean Home-Style Kitchen0.8 km
  • Fusion0.8 km
  • Jade Palace0.9 km
  • T Chippy Traditional Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • The Grill Co0.7 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl (Gipton)1.0 km
  • Asda (Harehills)0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.3 km
  • Morrisons (Harehills)0.3 km
  • Roundhay Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds3.3 km
  • Cross Gates3.7 km
  • Burley Park4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Foundry Drive0.2 km
  • Foundry Drive0.2 km
  • Foundry Place0.2 km
  • Foundry Place0.2 km
  • St Wilfrid's Avenue0.2 km