Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

NEPTUNE STREET, LS9 8AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEPTUNE STREET, LS9 8AR.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

88%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS9 8AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 88% economic activity and an average age of 29, LS9 8AR is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

LS9 8AR is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Neptune Street, 0.2km from Steander in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS9 8AR offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (80% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS9 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00187055 (shared with 13 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 8AR. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

88%Active
FT: 80%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 160,000

9 sales · Mean £ 157,888

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

Crime around LS9 8AR is moderate at 88 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.

Violence and sexual offences227
Other theft86
Drugs74
Anti-social behaviour71
Public order69

school Local Schools

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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.3 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.4 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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The Richmond Hill Academy

Good615 pupils0.7 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet

Good197 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Ascot Off Licence0.9 km
  • Kundola General Stores0.9 km
  • Mayfair Bites1.0 km
  • The Gateway Express0.2 km
  • Briggate Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

186 nearby
  • Brown Sugar0.7 km
  • Complete Woman CIC0.6 km
  • Rumbling Tum Cafe0.5 km
  • Tuk Tuk Grills0.7 km
  • Printworks Cafe0.7 km
  • + 181 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.9 km
  • Cosmopolitan0.8 km
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel0.9 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.3 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Pumpkin0.6 km
  • Big Bite0.8 km
  • Meal Deal0.9 km
  • Wasabi0.9 km
  • Things In Bread0.9 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

60 nearby
  • 360 Champagne And Cocktails0.9 km
  • Bar Fibre0.8 km
  • Bowers Tap0.8 km
  • Queens Court0.8 km
  • The Angel Inn1.0 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Hang Sing Hong1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.2 km
  • Burley Park3.5 km
  • Cottingley4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • East Street0.1 km
  • Bow Street Zion St0.1 km
  • Flax Place The Avenue0.2 km
  • Flax Place The Avenue0.2 km
  • Leeds Dock A0.3 km