Postcode LS9 8AB is located in a major urban area, within the Hunslet & Riverside ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Leeds City Centre area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1469.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Leeds Lock and Dam.
Leeds City Centre has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1469.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 2 ft away from LS9 8AB.
Leeds City Centre near LS9 8AB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Leeds | N/A | Walking directions to Leeds |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leeds Lock and Dam | Small | Walking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam |
| 0.3 mi | Bow Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bow Street Park |
| 0.1 mi | Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) | Small | Walking directions to Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Hunslet & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £267,500 | £3,266 |
| Flats | 93 | £180,000 | £3,158 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £171,000 | £2,370 |
| Terraced | 64 | £140,000 | £1,707 |
10 year median price trend in Hunslet & Riverside
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 8AB.
In the LS9 8AB postcode area, located within Leeds City Centre, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS9 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | City Store | St Peter's Street, Leeds, LS9 8BL | Walking directions to City Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | St Cecilia Street, Leeds, LS2 7BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local Gateway Express | East Street, Leeds, LS9 8DA | Walking directions to Nisa Local Gateway Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter On The Go | Central Bus Station, Leeds, LS2 7HU | Walking directions to Costcutter On The Go |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 44 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS9 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ed Carlisle
Hunslet & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026
Hilary Benn
Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS9 8AB records about 1470 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around LS9 8AB in Leeds City Centre is £155,000 (about £2,473 per square metre) based on 170 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LS9 8AB, including Leeds College of Music, Mount St Mary's Catholic High School (Good) and The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS9 8AB is Leeds, about 1,027 m away.
LS9 8AB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.