THE AVENUE, LS9 8FY House Prices & Local Information

LS9 8FY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.3km from Fearn's Island in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Burmantofts & Richmond Hill ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 8FY is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LS9 8FY are sourced from Output Area E00187153 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.