Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

EAST STREET, LS9 8DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, LS9 8DA.

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Population

185

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

81%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS9 8DA 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LS9 8DA is a young, economically active community — 81% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 28, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

LS9 8DA is a lively urban neighbourhood on East Street, 0.0km from Steander in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Hunslet & Riverside ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (72% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (183 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for LS9 8DA are sourced from Output Area E00170609 (shared with 4 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 8DA. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.2%
Asian / British Asian35.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

81%Active
FT: 72%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near LS9 8DA are high at 183 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences406
Anti-social behaviour190
Drugs190
Public order175
Shoplifting133

school Local Schools

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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Outstanding1269 pupils0.3 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.4 km
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University Technical College Leeds

Good392 pupils0.7 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.8 km
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The Richmond Hill Academy

Good615 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Outstanding256 pupils0.9 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils0.9 km
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Shakespeare Primary School

Good720 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • The Gateway Express0.0 km
  • Appollo Service Station0.9 km
  • Arden News0.4 km
  • Batch'd0.8 km
  • Bluebird Bakery0.5 km
  • + 99 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.3 km
  • Cosmopolitan0.6 km
  • Leeds Marriott Hotel0.7 km
  • Brookfield Hotel0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

275 nearby
  • Printworks Cafe0.8 km
  • Akbars0.7 km
  • Albaba Restaurant0.4 km
  • Brunch Cafe0.5 km
  • Cargo Crepe0.5 km
  • + 270 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • Pumpkin0.4 km
  • Curry N Kebab0.5 km
  • Golden Fisheries0.5 km
  • Pollini's Pizza Slice0.6 km
  • Big Bite0.6 km
  • + 64 more
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Pub, NightClub

93 nearby
  • Aire Bar0.4 km
  • The Reliance Bar And Dinning Room0.9 km
  • Anglers Club1.0 km
  • 360 Champagne And Cocktails0.8 km
  • Bar Fibre0.6 km
  • + 88 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Co-operative (New York Street)0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Hang Sing Hong0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.1 km
  • Burley Park3.3 km
  • Cottingley4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Flax Place The Avenue0.2 km
  • Cultural F0.2 km
  • Flax Place The Avenue0.2 km
  • Kirkgate High Court0.3 km
  • Cultural E0.3 km