LS9 6RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foundry Lane, 0.6km from Fearnville in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Gipton & Harehills ward and the Leeds East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, up 25.9% 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 6RF are sourced from Output Area E00187044 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOUNDRY LANE, LS9 6RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY LANE, LS9 6RF.
343
39
£ 32,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 6RF 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LS9 6RF — age 39, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 25.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS9 6RF. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
13 sales · Mean £ 211,769
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS9 6RF is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Wykebeck Primary School
Leeds East Academy
Co-op Academy Oakwood
Seacroft Grange Primary School
Bishop Young Church of England Academy
Co-op Academy Woodlands
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- William Hill0.5 km
- Foundry Mill Stores0.6 km
- Leeds Cooperatives (Oakwood)0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- B And M Bargains0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Coldcotes Bistro0.5 km
- Eurest (Within Asda Killingbeck)0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Chellys Deli0.6 km
- Fat Joes / Pizza Base0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl (Gipton)0.3 km
- Asda (Killingbeck)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gipton Working Mens Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Jade Palace0.6 km
- T Chippy Traditional Fish And Chips0.6 km
- The Godfather0.6 km
- Panku Street Food0.9 km
- Paradise0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates2.5 km
- Leeds4.5 km
- Burley Park5.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Nicholas RC Primary0.1 km
- Foundry Ln Oakwood Lane0.1 km
- Foundry Ln Oakwood Lane0.1 km
- Neath Gardens0.2 km
- Oakwood Lane St Nicholas School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS96RF · Data under Open Government Licence