Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

CROSS GREEN LANE, LS9 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS GREEN LANE, LS9 8BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

342

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

85%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS9 8BJ 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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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. LS9 8BJ combines 85% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 8BJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cross Green Lane, 0.1km from Fearn's Island in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LS9 8BJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LS9 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00187097 (shared with 11 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 8BJ. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

85%Active
FT: 74%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 125,000

69 sales · Mean £ 124,682

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

Crime around LS9 8BJ is moderate at 69 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 offences175
Other theft74
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order43
Vehicle crime43

school Local Schools

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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.3 km
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The Richmond Hill Academy

Good615 pupils0.4 km
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.6 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils0.6 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils0.8 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet

Good197 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • The Gateway Express0.5 km
  • Appollo Service Station0.7 km
  • Arden News0.9 km
  • Batch'd0.6 km
  • George And Joseph Cheesemongers0.7 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Printworks Cafe0.7 km
  • Albaba Restaurant1.0 km
  • Fearns0.3 km
  • Killhouse Sandwich Shop (inside Killhouse Airsoft)0.5 km
  • LS-TEN0.8 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Pumpkin1.0 km
  • Hungry Hippo Leeds0.9 km
  • City Pizza0.2 km
  • Ichi Sushi And Lime Leaf0.7 km
  • Bake \& Bite (Within One Stop)1.0 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.3 km
  • Brookfield Hotel0.6 km
  • Ibis Budget Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Aire Bar0.9 km
  • Doghouse Bar1.0 km
  • East Leeds Community Sports And Social Club0.4 km
  • The Adelphi0.9 km
  • Yorkshire Dance Centre0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.5 km
  • Burley Park3.8 km
  • Cottingley4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ellerby Lane Spring Close St0.2 km
  • Bow Street Zion St0.2 km
  • East Street0.2 km
  • South Accommodation Rd Cross Green Lane0.2 km
  • Liberty Dock0.2 km