37,383TOTAL POPULATION
17,408HOUSEHOLDS
12.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£29,120AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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LS9 POSTCODE REGION

Leeds (LS9)

The LS9 postcode area is located in the Leeds postcode town region, within the county of West Yorkshire, and contains a total of 1289 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the LS9 postcode area, including Ilkley, Leeds, Otley, Pudsey, Tadcaster, Wetherby which come under the local authority of the Leeds Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in LS9 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of LS9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The LS9 postcode in the Leeds district of West Yorkshire is home to approximately 13,000 people and is located in the city of Leeds. It covers the areas of Little London, Gipton, Harehills, Richmond Hill, Killingbeck, and Garden Village.

The LS9 postcode area is a largely residential area. Its proximity to Otley Road and Stonebridge Roundabout make it a popular area for commuters travelling into Leeds city centre. It is also easily accessible to the main shopping district along the Headrow.

The neighbourhood has an eclectic mix of property, such as two- and three-bedroom terraced houses and purpose-built apartment blocks. Parking can be limited, and there is no dedicated parking bay in the gardens or alleys in the area.

The LS9 postcode area has numerous primary schools, secondary schools, and community colleges, offering a range of educational options. In addition, the area has a youth centre, a leisure complex, and local parks, offering a range of sports and leisure activities.

The area is served by a variety of local convenience stores and larger supermarkets, providing ample food shopping options and other amenities. There are local medical and dental practices in the neighbourhood.

The area is well connected via a network of local bus routes operated by First Leeds. There are several bus routes linking the area directly to Leeds city centre within 30 minutes. The nearest railway station is Cross Gates, which provides regular services to Leeds city centre.

The LS9 postcode area is rich in culture and heritage, with a number of attractions including the Leeds City Museum, Roundhay Park, and the Meanwood Valley Trail. There are a number of leisure and entertainment venues in the area, including The Pack Horse pub, Harehills Recreation Centre, and Roker Lane Community Centre, which hosts regular community events.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 76%WORKING
  • 24%UNEMPLOYED

24% of people in LS9 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 43%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 63%WHITE
  • 37%NON-WHITE

63% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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LS9West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

The county of West Yorkshire

LS9 is located in the county of West Yorkshire, in England.

West Yorkshire has a total population of 2,299,700, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.

West Yorkshire has a total area of 783 square miles, and a population density of 1133 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeLS9
Postal TownLeeds
MSOA NameLeeds 075
LSOA NameLeeds 075C
CountyWest Yorkshire
RegionWest Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityLeeds
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

LS9 Electoral Wards

The postal region of LS9, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Beechwood
Brooklands
Burmantofts
Cross Gates
Cross Green
Fearnville
Gipton
Gipton Wood
Gledhow
Halton
Halton Moor
Harehills
Hollin Park
Killingbeck
Knowsthorpe
Oakwood
Osmondthorpe
Richmond Hill
Sheepscar
Browse Postcodes in LS9

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (LS) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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