Postcode LS9 8AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Little London & Woodhouse ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Leeds City Centre area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,469.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 13.0× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leeds City Centre is £75,054 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lovell Park.
Leeds City Centre has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Leeds City Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,469.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 109 ft away from LS9 8AJ.
Leeds City Centre near LS9 8AJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lovell Park | Small | Walking directions to Lovell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Leeds Lock and Dam | Small | Walking directions to Leeds Lock and Dam |
| 0.4 mi | Bow Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bow Street Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Little London & Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,500 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £241,590 | £200 |
| Terraced | 31 | £200,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 74 | £141,500 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £130,300 | — | £174,995 |
| 2017 | £119,975 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2018 | £117,500 | £159,000 | £129,750 |
| 2019 | £152,000 | £155,500 | £182,000 |
| 2020 | £136,000 | £138,000 | £192,000 |
| 2021 | £148,000 | £210,000 | £233,500 |
| 2022 | £165,000 | £177,500 | £222,500 |
| 2023 | £188,000 | £180,000 | £233,750 |
| 2024 | £178,000 | £175,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £141,500 | £220,000 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | £152,000 | — | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226 | — | £243 |
| 2017 | £226 | £147 | £149 |
| 2018 | £240 | £216 | £165 |
| 2019 | £235 | £171 | £189 |
| 2020 | £254 | £169 | £225 |
| 2021 | £253 | £336 | £295 |
| 2022 | £262 | £231 | £239 |
| 2023 | £296 | £223 | £227 |
| 2024 | £255 | £196 | £221 |
| 2025 | £247 | £200 | £220 |
| 2026 | £245 | — | £232 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 8AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | Apartment 35, Skyline, St Peter'S Street, Leeds, LS9 8BN | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | Apartment 43, Skyline, St Peter'S Street, Leeds, LS9 8BN | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Apartment 1204, The Gateway North, Crown Point Road, Leeds, LS9 8BY | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Apartment 904, The Gateway North, Crown Point Road, Leeds, LS9 8BY | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Apartment 904, The Gateway North, Crown Point Road, Leeds, LS9 8BY | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 |
In the LS9 8AJ 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 8AJ
| 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 | Leeds, LS2 7DU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local Gateway Express | East Street, Leeds, LS9 8DA | Walking directions to Nisa Local Gateway Express |
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 8AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eden Hills
Little London & Woodhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Sobel
Leeds Central and Headingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS9 8AJ 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 8AJ in Leeds City Centre is £167,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LS9 8AJ, including Leeds College of Music, Mount St Mary's Catholic High School (Good) and St Peter's Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS9 8AJ is Leeds, about 988 m away.
LS9 8AJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,585 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley covering LS9 8AJ is Alex Sobel (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eden Hills (Green Party).