Leeds LS9 area guide
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Is Leeds LS9 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS9), recorded crime is 139% above the national average, homes sell for around £183,906 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (12 of 13 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 139% above average
- A Schools92% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£183,906
Population
61,947
Recorded crime
544.4
Schools
19
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Leeds LS9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS9 is rated high. Around 8.6% of properties (1,977 of 22,985) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 512 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LS9, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (129 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS9 (May 24–Jun 26, average 568/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 32
- One-person households
- 37%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 25,626
Owned 30% · Social rent 38% · Private rent 30%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS9.
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Leeds LS9: frequently asked questions
Is Leeds LS9 a good place to live?
In Leeds (LS9), recorded crime is 139% above the national average, homes sell for around £183,906 on average, there are 19 schools in the area (12 of 13 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Leeds LS9?
Recorded crime in Leeds LS9 runs at 544.4 per 1,000 properties, 139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Leeds LS9 safe?
Crime in Leeds LS9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS9 runs at 544.4 per 1,000 properties, 139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Leeds LS9?
Homes in Leeds LS9 sell for around £183,906 on average, based on 622 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Leeds LS9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS9 is rated high. Around 8.6% of properties (1,977 of 22,985) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 512 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Leeds LS9?
There are 19 schools in Leeds LS9 (14 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Leeds LS9 any good?
Of the 13 Ofsted-rated schools in Leeds LS9, 12 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Leeds LS9 a deprived area?
Leeds LS9 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).