LS9 7RY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Burmantofts in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Burmantofts & Richmond Hill ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 7RY is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 7RY are sourced from Output Area E00057134 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS9 7RY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS9 7RY.
440
30
£ 28,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 7RY 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
Social renting makes up 61% of tenure in LS9 7RY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS9 7RY. 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 7RY is moderate at 86 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
Trinity Academy Leeds
St Patrick Catholic Primary School
Victoria Primary Academy
Co-op Academy Brownhill
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
Co-op Academy Leeds
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
The Richmond Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Ascot Off Licence0.7 km
- Deliux0.9 km
- East Park News0.8 km
- G And V Store0.7 km
- Kundola General Stores0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Anglers Club1.0 km
- The Hope Inn0.9 km
- Brown Hare Public House0.8 km
- East Leeds Cricket And Social Club0.6 km
- United Services Club1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Complete Woman CIC1.0 km
- Buga Place Restaurant1.0 km
- Leeds Grill House0.6 km
- Padippura Restaurant0.8 km
- Wing Club1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Bake \& Bite (Within One Stop)0.5 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
- Clifton Fisheries0.7 km
- GK's Smokey Grill0.6 km
- Leeds Garden0.3 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda (Harehills)0.9 km
- Iceland0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds2.6 km
- Cross Gates3.9 km
- Burley Park4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Torre Road0.0 km
- Torre Rd Lupton Avenue0.0 km
- Torre Road0.0 km
- Lupton Ave Torre Lane0.1 km
- Torre Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LS97RY · Data under Open Government Licence