Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS9 9LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS9 9LE.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS9 9LE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in LS9 9LE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LS9 9LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Richmond Hill in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Burmantofts & Richmond Hill ward and the Leeds Central constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LS9 9LE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 9LE are sourced from Output Area E00058576 (shared with 18 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 9LE. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.9%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 9LE is above average at 95 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.

Violence and sexual offences317
Shoplifting79
Criminal damage and arson56
Public order53
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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The Richmond Hill Academy

Good615 pupils0.3 km
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All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Good248 pupils0.4 km
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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Good929 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Academy Leeds

238 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.9 km
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Victoria Primary Academy

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Co-op Academy Leeds

Good859 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Ivy Grove Stores0.9 km
  • B And M Bargains1.0 km
  • Ascot Off Licence0.2 km
  • Deliux0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • East Leeds Cricket And Social Club0.8 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.9 km
  • Anglers Club1.0 km
  • The Hope Inn0.6 km
  • East End Park Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Hungry Harrys0.9 km
  • Brown Sugar0.4 km
  • Complete Woman CIC0.7 km
  • Rumbling Tum Cafe0.5 km
  • Tuk Tuk Grills0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Rajaz Curry House0.9 km
  • Route 640.9 km
  • York Road Fisheries And Pizza Bar0.9 km
  • Bake \& Bite (Within One Stop)0.3 km
  • Leeds Garden1.0 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds2.2 km
  • Burley Park4.3 km
  • Cross Gates4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • East Park Rd Glensdale Grove0.0 km
  • East Park Rd Glensdale Grove0.1 km
  • Pontefract Ln Pontefract Street0.2 km
  • Pontefract Ln Pontefract Street0.2 km
  • East Park Road Garton Rd0.3 km