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LS9 8AE

East Street

Hunslet & Riverside

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Overview

Postcode LS9 8AE 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 East End Park & Richmond Hill area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £44,238 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Leeds Lock and Dam.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

East End Park & Richmond Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

East End Park & Richmond Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £44,238 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from LS9 8AE.

Flood risk

Low

East End Park & Richmond Hill near LS9 8AE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS9 8AE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS9 8AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLeeds Lock and DamSmallWalking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam
0.1 miBow Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Bow Street Park
0.3 miParish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park)SmallWalking directions to Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park)

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
26,870.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.86(-10%)
Other theft
17.57(+164%)
Shoplifting
16.89(+93%)
Burglary
14.86(+191%)
Vehicle crime
12.84(+128%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
67.99%
Other White
40
11.33%
Indian
23
6.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.27%
Arab
7
1.98%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
278
81.76%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
2.35%
Other
6
1.76%
No qualifications
5
1.47%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
149
69.95%
Owns with a mortgage
43
20.19%
Owns outright
12
5.63%
Other social rented
5
2.35%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.88%
Total households: 213

Property prices in Hunslet & Riverside

Median price£154,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £220K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £154,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Hunslet & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,120 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£267,500£303
Flats91£180,000£286
Semi-Detached14£170,500£223
Terraced65£140,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hunslet & Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129,000£164,100£83,750£75,000
2017£145,000£167,000£101,225£78,000
2018£158,750£168,000£106,200£88,000
2019£155,000£173,000£115,000£87,500
2020£160,000£182,000£122,000£95,000
2021£160,000£165,000£135,500£90,000
2022£186,000£162,000£162,500£120,000
2023£265,000£190,000£161,000£114,750
2024£221,250£195,000£185,000£122,000
2025£277,500£184,975£170,000£136,000
2026£295,000£155,500£200,000£132,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£263£131£91
2017£210£272£124£88
2018£198£265£142£100
2019£212£277£158£101
2020£200£305£154£102
2021£179£291£159£112
2022£196£296£164£145
2023£271£302£193£141
2024£243£312£225£147
2025£252£294£220£154
2026£274£284£274£143
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hunslet & Riverside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 8AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 8AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 2026602, Quay One, Neptune Street, Leeds, LS9 8DSFlatsLeasehold£320,000
05 Jun 20261A, Engine House, Neptune Street, Leeds, LS9 8ANFlatsLeasehold£410,000
29 Apr 2025303, Timble Beck, Neptune Street, Leeds, LS9 8ARFlatsLeasehold£70,000
02 Dec 20253, Dye Works, Neptune Street, Leeds, LS9 8APFlatsLeasehold£183,500
17 Jul 2026148, Roberts Wharf, Neptune Street, Leeds, LS9 8DWFlatsLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the LS9 8AE postcode area, located within East End Park & Richmond Hill, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS9 8AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMount St Mary's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Ruth Gorse AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryUniversity Technical College LeedsUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS9 8AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS9 8AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Local Gateway ExpressEast Street, Leeds, LS9 8DAWalking directions to Nisa Local Gateway Express
0.2 miTesco Express2 The Boulevard, Leeds, LS10 1PZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local6 Brewery Place, Leeds, LS10 1NEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCo-op Food44 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCity StoreSt Peter's Street, Leeds, LS9 8BLWalking directions to City Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS9 8AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ed Carlisle

Hunslet & Riverside - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Hilary Benn

Leeds South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds SouthE14001323
WardHunslet & RiversideE05011399
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East End Park & Richmond HillE02002404
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 075GE01033034
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2005-10-01

Frequently asked questions about LS9 8AE

Is LS9 8AE (East End Park & Richmond Hill) safe?

The area around LS9 8AE records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near LS9 8AE?

The median sale price around LS9 8AE in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £154,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS9 8AE?

There are 17 schools close to LS9 8AE, including Mount St Mary's Catholic High School (Good), The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding) and University Technical College Leeds (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LS9 8AE?

The closest station to LS9 8AE is Leeds, about 1,129 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS9 8AE?

LS9 8AE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,993 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS9 8AE (East End Park & Richmond Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds South covering LS9 8AE is Hilary Benn (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ed Carlisle (Green Party).