LS9 8LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cavalier Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Burmantofts & Richmond Hill ward and the Leeds Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 8LA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 8LA are sourced from Output Area E00187095 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS9 8LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS9 8LA.
196
36
£ 38,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 8LA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, LS9 8LA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS9 8LA. The average age is 36.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS9 8LA is moderate at 60 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.
school Local Schools
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
The Richmond Hill Academy
The Ruth Gorse Academy
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
University Technical College Leeds
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
Co-op Academy Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- The Gateway Express0.4 km
- Appollo Service Station0.9 km
- Arden News0.7 km
- Batch'd0.8 km
- Bluebird Bakery0.9 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.4 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.4 km
- Brookfield Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
122 nearby- Printworks Cafe0.9 km
- Akbars1.0 km
- Albaba Restaurant0.8 km
- Brunch Cafe0.9 km
- Cargo Crepe0.9 km
- + 117 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Pumpkin0.7 km
- Curry N Kebab0.9 km
- Golden Fisheries0.9 km
- Pollini's Pizza Slice0.9 km
- China Express0.7 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Aire Bar0.8 km
- Edmund House Club0.8 km
- Anglers Club0.9 km
- Doghouse Bar0.8 km
- Brooklyn Bar1.0 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative (New York Street)0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.5 km
- Burley Park3.7 km
- Cottingley5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bow Street Zion St0.2 km
- Flax Place The Avenue0.2 km
- Flax Place The Avenue0.2 km
- East Street0.2 km
- Upper Accommodation Rd Hampton Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS98LA · Data under Open Government Licence