LS9 8BY is a lively urban neighbourhood on Crown Point Road, 0.1km from Steander in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (253 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS9 8BY are sourced from Output Area E00170612 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWN POINT ROAD, LS9 8BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN POINT ROAD, LS9 8BY.
248
27
£ 38,700 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 8BY 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. LS9 8BY combines 70% economic activity with a 27-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 15.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS9 8BY. The average age is 27.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 139,250
12 sales · Mean £ 154,458
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LS9 8BY are high at 253 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
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
University Technical College Leeds
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
The Richmond Hill Academy
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
Shakespeare Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- The Gateway Express0.1 km
- Arden News0.3 km
- Batch'd0.9 km
- Bluebird Bakery0.5 km
- Firth And Payne0.5 km
- + 105 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.4 km
- Cosmopolitan0.7 km
- Leeds Marriott Hotel0.7 km
- Brookfield Hotel0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
292 nearby- Printworks Cafe0.9 km
- Akbars0.6 km
- Albaba Restaurant0.4 km
- Brunch Cafe0.5 km
- Cargo Crepe0.5 km
- + 287 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Pumpkin0.4 km
- Curry N Kebab0.5 km
- Golden Fisheries0.4 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice0.5 km
- Big Bite0.7 km
- + 66 more
Pub, NightClub
94 nearby- Aire Bar0.4 km
- The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.8 km
- Anglers Club0.9 km
- 360 Champagne And Cocktails0.7 km
- Bar Fibre0.6 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Co-operative (New York Street)0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.1 km
- Burley Park3.2 km
- Headingley4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cultural F0.1 km
- Cultural E0.2 km
- Flax Place The Avenue0.2 km
- Cultural G0.2 km
- Flax Place The Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS98BY · Data under Open Government Licence