Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

WYKEBECK VALLEY ROAD, LS9 6PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYKEBECK VALLEY ROAD, LS9 6PB.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS9 6PB 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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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LS9 6PB has a significant social housing presence — 86% 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 6PB is an up-and-coming urban area on Wykebeck Valley Road, 0.7km from Killingbeck in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Gipton & Harehills ward and the Leeds East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 6PB is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, 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 6PB are sourced from Output Area E00057146 (shared with 3 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 6PB. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 131,850

2 sales · Mean £ 131,850

Flat

£ 60,000

3 sales · Mean £ 53,983

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

Crime around LS9 6PB is above average at 132 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.

Violence and sexual offences174
Shoplifting95
Criminal damage and arson39
Public order32
Burglary25

school Local Schools

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Wykebeck Primary School

Good381 pupils0.2 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good313 pupils0.6 km
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Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Good910 pupils1.0 km
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Co-op Academy Oakwood

Requires Improvement461 pupils1.1 km
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Seacroft Grange Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Victoria Primary Academy

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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Co-op Academy Woodlands

Good454 pupils1.3 km
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Leeds East Academy

Good1010 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • William Hill0.4 km
  • Foundry Mill Stores1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Rookwood Post Office0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Coldcotes Bistro0.4 km
  • Eurest (Within Asda Killingbeck)0.5 km
  • McDonalds0.5 km
  • Wykebeck Court Care Home0.7 km
  • GESIPR Community Hub Cafe And Bar0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl (Gipton)0.8 km
  • Asda (Killingbeck)0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Gipton Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • United Services Club0.7 km
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Mens Club1.0 km
  • Wykebeck Arms0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Caribbean Home-Style Kitchen1.0 km
  • Creative Cuisine0.9 km
  • Jade Palace0.4 km
  • T Chippy Traditional Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • The Godfather1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cross Gates2.4 km
  • Leeds4.2 km
  • Burley Park5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wykebeck Valley Rd Coldcotes Grove0.1 km
  • Wykebeck Valley Road0.2 km
  • Wykebeck Valley Rd Coldcotes Grove0.2 km
  • Wykebeck Valley Road0.2 km
  • South Farm Road0.3 km