Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

FOUNDRY LANE, LS9 6RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY LANE, LS9 6RF.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British60.4%
Asian / British Asian28.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Shoplifting138
Violence and sexual offences118
Public order30
Burglary24
Robbery22

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good313 pupils0.1 km
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Wykebeck Primary School

Good381 pupils0.7 km
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Leeds East Academy

Good1010 pupils0.9 km
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Co-op Academy Oakwood

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.9 km
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Seacroft Grange Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Young Church of England Academy

Requires Improvement683 pupils1.2 km
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Co-op Academy Woodlands

Good454 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good459 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl (Gipton)0.3 km
  • Asda (Killingbeck)0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gipton Working Mens Club0.6 km
fastfood

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