Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

COLDCOTES CIRCUS, LS9 6SA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLDCOTES CIRCUS, LS9 6SA.

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Population

462

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS9 6SA 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 63% social renting, LS9 6SA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.

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

LS9 6SA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coldcotes Circus, 0.4km from Gipton in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Gipton & Harehills ward and the Leeds East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 6SA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.7% 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 6SA are sourced from Output Area E00057126 (shared with 9 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 6SA. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.3%
Asian / British Asian17.8%
Black / African / Caribbean21.1%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 133,000

5 sales · Mean £ 135,800

Terraced

£ 147,000

1 sales · Mean £ 147,000

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

Crime around LS9 6SA is above average at 105 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 offences207
Shoplifting138
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order36
Burglary30

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good313 pupils0.4 km
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Wykebeck Primary School

Good381 pupils0.5 km
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Co-op Academy Oakwood

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.6 km
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Co-op Academy Woodlands

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good459 pupils0.9 km
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Harehills Primary School

Good698 pupils1.2 km
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Co-op Academy Brownhill

Good434 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
  • D.News0.9 km
  • Gipton Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Go Local0.9 km
  • Harehills Mini Mart0.8 km
  • Harehills News0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Brown Hare Public House0.9 km
  • Gipton Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Harehills Liberal Club0.8 km
  • United Services Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Action For Gipton Elderly0.6 km
  • GESIPR Community Hub Cafe And Bar1.0 km
  • Island Mami Kitchen0.9 km
  • Luna Foods1.0 km
  • Maddison Bar And Grill1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Caribbean Home-Style Kitchen0.9 km
  • Creative Cuisine0.9 km
  • Fusion0.9 km
  • Jade Palace0.2 km
  • T Chippy Traditional Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda (Harehills)0.9 km
  • Lidl (Gipton)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cross Gates2.8 km
  • Leeds4.0 km
  • Burley Park5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Coldcotes Circus0.1 km
  • Coldcotes Circus0.1 km
  • Coldcotes Drive0.3 km
  • Coldcotes Drive0.3 km
  • Oakwood Lane St Nicholas School0.3 km