Postcode sector · LS9 6

Leeds LS9 6 area guide

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Is Leeds LS9 6 a good place to live?

In Leeds (LS9 6), recorded crime is 245% above the national average, homes sell for around £134,416 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Leeds LS9 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS9 6 is rated high. Around 4.9% of properties (310 of 6,310) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 253 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)

1995: £28,329 (126 sales)1996: £29,904 (176 sales)1997: £27,348 (159 sales)1998: £27,280 (170 sales)1999: £26,515 (205 sales)2000: £28,763 (185 sales)2001: £31,807 (257 sales)2002: £36,428 (302 sales)2003: £48,910 (316 sales)2004: £68,811 (316 sales)2005: £77,326 (251 sales)2006: £84,781 (292 sales)2007: £96,603 (245 sales)2008: £99,305 (118 sales)2009: £88,080 (71 sales)2010: £80,759 (80 sales)2011: £75,328 (80 sales)2012: £72,145 (69 sales)2013: £62,146 (116 sales)2014: £114,233 (130 sales)2015: £74,931 (123 sales)2016: £87,905 (160 sales)2017: £133,573 (245 sales)2018: £121,271 (195 sales)2019: £103,467 (168 sales)2020: £98,305 (176 sales)2021: £163,749 (191 sales)2022: £126,122 (159 sales)2023: £127,171 (148 sales)2024: £134,416 (147 sales)2025: £138,317 (148 sales)2026: £124,519 (53 sales) 2026: £124,519 (53 sales) — part year so far £163,749 £26,515 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LS9 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (53 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 267 crimesJun 24: 241 crimesJul 24: 250 crimesAug 24: 213 crimesSep 24: 236 crimesOct 24: 223 crimesNov 24: 218 crimesDec 24: 193 crimesJan 25: 201 crimesFeb 25: 201 crimesMar 25: 242 crimesApr 25: 232 crimesMay 25: 251 crimesJun 25: 240 crimesJul 25: 276 crimesAug 25: 278 crimesSep 25: 285 crimesOct 25: 226 crimesNov 25: 235 crimesDec 25: 209 crimesJan 26: 208 crimesFeb 26: 195 crimesMar 26: 190 crimesApr 26: 219 crimes Apr 26: 219 crimes 285 190 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LS9 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 230/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
32
One-person households
33%
Households with children
39%
Households
7,375

Owned 28% · Social rent 41% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LS9 6.

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Leeds LS9 6: frequently asked questions

Is Leeds LS9 6 a good place to live?

In Leeds (LS9 6), recorded crime is 245% above the national average, homes sell for around £134,416 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Leeds LS9 6?

Recorded crime in Leeds LS9 6 runs at 924.0 per 1,000 properties, 245% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Leeds LS9 6 safe?

Crime in Leeds LS9 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Leeds LS9 6 runs at 924.0 per 1,000 properties, 245% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Leeds LS9 6?

Homes in Leeds LS9 6 sell for around £134,416 on average, based on 147 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Leeds LS9 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Leeds LS9 6 is rated high. Around 4.9% of properties (310 of 6,310) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 253 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Leeds LS9 6?

There are 3 schools in Leeds LS9 6 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Leeds LS9 6 a deprived area?

Leeds LS9 6 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).