LS9 8BP is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Steander in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 8BP is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 5% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LS9 8BP are sourced from Output Area E00170271 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS9 8BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS9 8BP.
587
25
£ 38,700 /yr
8%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 8BP 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 8BP has a significant social housing presence — 86% 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 8BP. The average age is 25.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS9 8BP are high at 181 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
The Richmond Hill Academy
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
University Technical College Leeds
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
Shakespeare Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Ascot Off Licence0.9 km
- Kundola General Stores0.9 km
- Mayfair Bites0.9 km
- The Gateway Express0.1 km
- Briggate Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
85 nearby- Anglers Club0.8 km
- 360 Champagne And Cocktails0.9 km
- Bar Fibre0.7 km
- Bowers Tap0.7 km
- Horse And Trumpet0.9 km
- + 80 more
Restaurant, Cafe
254 nearby- Brown Sugar0.8 km
- Complete Woman CIC0.5 km
- Rumbling Tum Cafe0.6 km
- Tuk Tuk Grills0.8 km
- Printworks Cafe0.9 km
- + 249 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.7 km
- Cosmopolitan0.8 km
- Leeds Marriott Hotel0.8 km
- The Wrens Hotel0.9 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Pumpkin0.5 km
- Big Bite0.8 km
- Easy Bite Freshly Made Everyday0.9 km
- Graveleys Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Meal Deal0.8 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Hang Sing Hong0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.2 km
- Burley Park3.4 km
- Headingley4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Flax Place The Avenue0.1 km
- Flax Place The Avenue0.1 km
- Cultural E0.2 km
- Cultural D0.2 km
- Cultural F0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS98BP · Data under Open Government Licence