LS9 7AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Florence Avenue, 0.7km from Harehills in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Gipton & Harehills ward and the Leeds East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS9 7AL offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.4% 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 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00057617 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLORENCE AVENUE, LS9 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLORENCE AVENUE, LS9 7AL.
365
28
£ 28,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 7AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LS9 7AL has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 20.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS9 7AL. The average age is 28.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 96,000
15 sales · Mean £ 95,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS9 7AL is above average at 120 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Co-op Academy Nightingale
Harehills Primary School
Co-op Academy Woodlands
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Hovingham Primary School
Co-op Academy Brownhill
Bankside Primary School
Co-op Academy Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Cater Choice Cash And Carry0.9 km
- UK Sweet Retreat0.8 km
- Anand Sweets0.4 km
- Deli Snacks0.8 km
- East European Foods0.8 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Nina Biso Na Biso0.8 km
- Taj Majestic Dining0.9 km
- FoodCycle Leeds Harehills0.6 km
- CATCH UP Cafe0.7 km
- Hasina's Cafe0.9 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tian Tian Oriental Food0.9 km
- Asda (Harehills)0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Morrisons (Harehills)0.3 km
- International Foods0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Chickanos Leeds0.6 km
- Chicken Hut0.8 km
- DFC Takeaway0.8 km
- Dukes Doughnuts And Dessert0.6 km
- Mother Hubbards0.6 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Brown Hare Public House0.7 km
- Harehills Liberal Club0.5 km
- Harehills Labour Club0.1 km
- Harehills Labour Club (Catering)0.1 km
- Harehills WMC0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds2.8 km
- Cross Gates4.1 km
- Burley Park4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stanley Road0.2 km
- Stanley Road0.2 km
- Ashley Road0.2 km
- Compton Place0.2 km
- Harehills Ln Compton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS97AL · Data under Open Government Licence