LS9 7JD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Mabgate in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Burmantofts & Richmond Hill ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 7JD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 131 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 7JD are sourced from Output Area E00058816 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS9 7JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS9 7JD.
386
29
£ 29,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 7JD 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 7JD has a significant social housing presence — 87% 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 7JD. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS9 7JD is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shakespeare Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Leeds
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
Little London Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.6 km
- The Wrens Hotel1.0 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Walla Dolla0.7 km
- Akbars0.8 km
- Cafe Leep0.7 km
- Cargo Crepe0.9 km
- Crown Buffet0.5 km
- + 124 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Homeboy Pizza Co0.5 km
- Little Bao Boy0.5 km
- Pumpkin0.8 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice1.0 km
- Punjab Catering Leeds/Lucky Star/Chicos Fast Food/Nom Nom0.7 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Arden News0.9 km
- George And Joseph Cheesemongers0.8 km
- T2 Tea0.9 km
- Vinh Supermarket0.3 km
- Patriot Games0.4 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Ramgarhia Sports Centre0.7 km
- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.7 km
- Fountain Head Inn0.5 km
- The Dahlak0.6 km
- Belgrave Music Hall And Canteen0.9 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co-operative (New York Street)1.0 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Hang Sing Hong0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.7 km
- Burley Park3.2 km
- Headingley4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lincoln Green Ctr0.1 km
- Lincoln Green Ctr0.1 km
- Burmantofts HC0.2 km
- Lincoln Green Road0.3 km
- Lincoln Green Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS97JD · Data under Open Government Licence