LS9 6SD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Gipton in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Gipton & Harehills ward and the Leeds East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 6SD 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 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 6SD are sourced from Output Area E00057125 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS9 6SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS9 6SD.
394
30
£ 32,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 6SD 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.
Area Character
LS9 6SD has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS9 6SD. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS9 6SD is above average at 117 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.
school Local Schools
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Co-op Academy Oakwood
Wykebeck Primary School
Co-op Academy Woodlands
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Harehills Primary School
Co-op Academy Brownhill
Hovingham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- William Hill0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Euro Food1.0 km
- Harehills Pharmacy1.0 km
- International Foods1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Coldcotes Bistro0.3 km
- Bellbrooke Cafe0.9 km
- Delicious Dishes0.9 km
- Happy Holidays (Hunger Scheme)1.0 km
- Meeting Point Cafe0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl (Gipton)0.3 km
- Asda (Harehills)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- FFC1.0 km
- Mega Cook1.0 km
- Mermaid Fish Bar0.9 km
- Posh Nosh Fast Food0.9 km
- Paradise0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brown Hare Public House0.9 km
- Gipton Working Mens Club0.3 km
- Harehills Liberal Club0.8 km
- United Services Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates2.9 km
- Leeds4.0 km
- Burley Park5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coldcotes Circus0.2 km
- Coldcotes Circus0.2 km
- North Farm Road0.2 km
- Oakwood Academy0.3 km
- Amberton Rd Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS96SD · Data under Open Government Licence