Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

BEECH CRESCENT, LS9 6SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH CRESCENT, LS9 6SQ.

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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 6SQ 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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1/10
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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

Social renting makes up 63% of tenure in LS9 6SQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS9 6SQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beech Crescent, 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 6SQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £97k, 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 6SQ 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 6SQ. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 97,000

1 sales · Mean £ 97,000

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

Crime around LS9 6SQ is above average at 107 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 offences190
Shoplifting139
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson32
Anti-social behaviour29

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good313 pupils0.2 km
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Wykebeck Primary School

Good381 pupils0.6 km
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Co-op Academy Oakwood

Requires Improvement461 pupils0.6 km
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Co-op Academy Woodlands

Good454 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good459 pupils1.0 km
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Leeds East Academy

Good1010 pupils1.2 km
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Seacroft Grange Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km
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John Jamieson School

Good414 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Gipton Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Harehills Mini Mart1.0 km
  • William Hill0.3 km
  • Foundry Mill Stores1.0 km
  • Leeds Cooperatives (Oakwood)1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Gipton Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • Harehills Liberal Club0.9 km
  • United Services Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Action For Gipton Elderly0.4 km
  • Coldcotes Bistro0.3 km
  • Chellys Deli0.5 km
  • Fat Joes / Pizza Base0.5 km
  • Brisket N Go0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jade Palace0.3 km
  • T Chippy Traditional Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • The Grill Co1.0 km
  • The Old Bakehouse1.0 km
  • The Godfather1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl (Gipton)0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cross Gates2.8 km
  • Leeds4.1 km
  • Burley Park5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakwood Lane St Nicholas School0.2 km
  • Coldcotes Drive0.2 km
  • Coldcotes Circus0.2 km
  • Coldcotes Drive0.2 km
  • Amberton Rd Church0.2 km