LS9 8PD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cross Catherine Street, 0.4km 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 8PD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 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 8PD are sourced from Output Area E00170044 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS CATHERINE STREET, LS9 8PD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS CATHERINE STREET, LS9 8PD.
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41
£ 38,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS9 8PD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LS9 8PD has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-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 8PD. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LS9 8PD is moderate at 68 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
All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Co-op Academy Leeds
University Technical College Leeds
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- The Gateway Express0.5 km
- AJ Afro Caribbean Food And Veg0.9 km
- Sweet Saeeda0.9 km
- The Nut Shop0.9 km
- G S Saandal Newsagents0.3 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express (Armouries)0.6 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Pumpkin0.8 km
- Just Wing It1.0 km
- BLUKKU0.4 km
- City Pizza0.6 km
- Adams0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Regent1.0 km
- Forum Leisure Centre0.5 km
- The Hope Inn0.3 km
- East Leeds Community Sports And Social Club0.6 km
- The Wire Club1.0 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Benugo (within John Lewis)0.9 km
- Bruschetta1.0 km
- Cha Lounge1.0 km
- Ciao Bella Restaurant1.0 km
- Harlies1.0 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Co-operative (New York Street)0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leeds1.6 km
- Burley Park3.7 km
- Cross Gates5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Upper Accommodation Rd Hampton Street0.1 km
- Upper Accommodation Rd Hampton Street0.1 km
- Lavender Walk Hall Place0.3 km
- Lavender Walk Hall Place0.3 km
- Flax Place The Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS98PD · Data under Open Government Licence