Postcode LS9 7SW is located in a major urban area, within the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Lincoln Green & St James area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 443.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lincoln Green & St James is £36,642 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lovell Park.
Lincoln Green & St James has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,856 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Lincoln Green & St James has a very high crime rate, with approximately 443.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 86.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 59.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lincoln Green & St James is £36,642 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LS9 7SW.
Lincoln Green & St James near LS9 7SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leeds | N/A | Walking directions to Leeds |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lovell Park | Small | Walking directions to Lovell Park |
| 0.4 mi | St. Peter's Square | Small | Walking directions to St. Peter's Square |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £184 per square foot) in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £195,000 | £225 |
| Detached | 2 | £194,500 | £199 |
| Flats | 49 | £149,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 104 | £135,000 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £130,228 | £88,500 | £73,000 |
| 2017 | £141,500 | £127,500 | £109,000 | £77,000 |
| 2018 | £138,000 | £124,500 | £114,950 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £157,500 | £149,748 | £121,000 | £88,500 |
| 2020 | £170,000 | £137,500 | £125,000 | £97,000 |
| 2021 | £180,000 | £140,750 | £140,000 | £107,000 |
| 2022 | £281,500 | £149,000 | £168,253 | £118,000 |
| 2023 | £89,000 | £180,000 | £146,000 | £122,500 |
| 2024 | — | £162,450 | £183,000 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £247,000 | £155,500 | £185,000 | £134,500 |
| 2026 | £230,000 | £137,500 | £197,500 | £156,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £220 | £123 | £90 |
| 2017 | £129 | £243 | £130 | £96 |
| 2018 | £144 | £226 | £133 | £97 |
| 2019 | £121 | £251 | £146 | £111 |
| 2020 | £165 | £250 | £152 | £117 |
| 2021 | £254 | £245 | £173 | £129 |
| 2022 | £235 | £240 | £186 | £149 |
| 2023 | — | £330 | £187 | £146 |
| 2024 | — | £306 | £223 | £160 |
| 2025 | £221 | £248 | £210 | £157 |
| 2026 | £177 | £232 | £226 | £175 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 7SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Bowman House, 49, Mabgate, Leeds, LS9 7DR | Other | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 3, Naseby Gardens, Leeds, LS9 7SX | Terraced | Freehold | £203,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 33, Ahlux Court, Millwright Street, Leeds, LS2 7QQ | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2025 | 32, Ahlux Court, Millwright Street, Leeds, LS2 7QQ | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Flat 6, Spalding Towers, Lindsey Road, Leeds, LS9 7PE | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 |
In the LS9 7SW postcode area, located within Lincoln Green & St James, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS9 7SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | MINA Supermarket | 68 - 72 Lincoln Green Road, Leeds, LS9 7SU | Walking directions to MINA Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Freshways | 75 Lincoln Green Road, Leeds, LS9 7SR | Walking directions to Freshways |
| 0.1 mi | Newroz Mini Market | 9f Cherry Row, Burmantofts, Leeds, LS9 7LY | Walking directions to Newroz Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Corner Mart | 13a Cherry Row, Burmantofts, Leeds, LS9 7LY | Walking directions to Corner Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | 24 Regent Street, Sheepscar, Leeds, LS2 7QA | Walking directions to Shell Select |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS9 7SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Luke Anthony Farley
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Hilary Benn
Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS9 7SW records about 444 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LS9 7SW in Lincoln Green & St James is £150,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LS9 7SW, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Shakespeare Primary School (Good) and Ebor Gardens Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS9 7SW is Leeds, about 1,467 m away.
LS9 7SW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,856 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS9 7SW is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Anthony Farley (Labour Party).