Postcode report
LS9 7JA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Leeds
About LS9 7JA: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS9 7JA is a postcode in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS9 7JA, then scores the surrounding small area 26/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS9 7JA are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LS9 7JA is based on Leeds 064 Census 2021. It covers 8,940 residents, 6,448 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 10% owner-occupied, 29% privately rented, 60% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near LS9 7JA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £140k from 19 rolling sales, up 3.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS9 7JA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS9 7JA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS9 7JA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 21 HMO licences, 35 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LS9 7JA
Is LS9 7JA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 26/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS9 7JA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LS9 7JA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LS9 7JA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for LS9 7JA?
LocaleIQ matched LS9 7JA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS9 7JA?
The latest median sold price is £140k based on 19 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS9 7JA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 21 HMO licences, 35 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.