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LS9 8DZ

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Hunslet & Riverside

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Detailed insights for LS9 8DZ

Overview

Postcode LS9 8DZ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £44,238 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Leeds Lock and Dam.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

East End Park & Richmond Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,613 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

East End Park & Richmond Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 9 ft away from LS9 8DZ.

Flood risk

Low

East End Park & Richmond Hill near LS9 8DZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LS9 8DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Leeds

N/A

Walking directions to Leeds

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
183
Population density
27,164.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.4(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.89(-31%)
Vehicle crime
6.18(+10%)
Other theft
4.95(-26%)
Burglary
4.33(-15%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
83
45.6%
Indian
56
30.77%
Other White
18
9.89%
Other Asian
5
2.75%
Irish
5
2.75%
Total population: 182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
80.12%
Level 3 (A level)
15
9.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
4.22%
No qualifications
4
2.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
4
2.41%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
85
85.86%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11.11%
Owns outright
1
1.01%
Shared ownership
1
1.01%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.01%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Hunslet & Riverside

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£267,500£3,266
Flats93£180,000£3,158
Semi-Detached11£171,000£2,370
Terraced64£140,000£1,707

10 year median price trend in Hunslet & Riverside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hunslet & Riverside.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 8DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Dec 2025Apartment 206, The Gateway West, East Street, Leeds, LS9 8DZFlatsLeasehold£130,000
09 Oct 2025Apartment 203, The Gateway West, East Street, Leeds, LS9 8DZFlatsLeasehold£123,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 217, The Gateway West, East Street, Leeds, LS9 8DZOtherLeasehold£190,000
19 Sept 2025Apartment 317, The Gateway West, East Street, Leeds, LS9 8DZFlatsLeasehold£182,500
09 May 2025Apartment 105, The Gateway West, East Street, Leeds, LS9 8DZFlatsLeasehold£128,750

Schools

In the LS9 8DZ 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 8DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMount St Mary's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Ruth Gorse AcademyFree schools

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableLeeds College of MusicHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS9 8DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNisa Local Gateway ExpressEast Street, Leeds, LS9 8DAWalking directions to Nisa Local Gateway Express
0.2 miCo-op Food44 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's Local6 Brewery Place, Leeds, LS10 1NEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCity StoreSt Peter's Street, Leeds, LS9 8BLWalking directions to City Store
0.3 miCostcutter On The GoCentral Bus Station, Leeds, LS2 7HUWalking directions to Costcutter On The Go

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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 8DZ, 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 075FE01033033
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2006-10-01

Frequently asked questions about LS9 8DZ

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

The area around LS9 8DZ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 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 8DZ?

The median sale price around LS9 8DZ in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £155,000 (about £2,473 per square metre) based on 170 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS9 8DZ?

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

What is the nearest station to LS9 8DZ?

The closest station to LS9 8DZ is Leeds, about 1,019 m away.

How deprived is the area around LS9 8DZ?

LS9 8DZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,613 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

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.