Postcode LS9 8HQ 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 East End Park & Richmond Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.7 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 0.8 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.
East End Park & Richmond Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,845 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
East End Park & Richmond Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.8% 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.
The average income per household in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £44,238 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from LS9 8HQ.
East End Park & Richmond Hill near LS9 8HQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Bow Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Bow Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) | Small | Walking directions to Parish Church Gardens (Penny Pocket Park) |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £194,500 | £2,137 |
| Flats | 43 | £140,000 | £2,569 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £193,000 | £2,399 |
| Terraced | 103 | £136,000 | £1,777 |
10 year median price trend in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS9 8HQ.
In the LS9 8HQ postcode area, located within East End Park & Richmond Hill, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS9 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local Gateway Express | East Street, Leeds, LS9 8DA | Walking directions to Nisa Local Gateway Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | St Cecilia Street, Leeds, LS2 7BW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 2 The Boulevard, Leeds, LS10 1PZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | City Store | St Peter's Street, Leeds, LS9 8BL | Walking directions to City Store |
| 0.4 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 8HQ, 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 8HQ records about 132 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.
The median sale price around LS9 8HQ in East End Park & Richmond Hill is £150,000 (about £2,059 per square metre) based on 168 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LS9 8HQ, including Mount St Mary's Catholic High School (Good), Leeds College of Music and The Ruth Gorse Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LS9 8HQ is Leeds, about 1,276 m away.
LS9 8HQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,845 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.