The Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS9 8FQ is located in the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 2010-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Avenue, Leeds, LS9 8FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS9 8FP, LS9 8FN, LS9 8FR, LS9 8FS, LS9 8FJ, LS9 8FT, LS9 8FW, LS9 8FE, LS9 8HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS9 8FQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 53.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 43.6% | 46.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS9 8FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 66.1% | 23.5% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 17.3% | -15.4% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 11.9% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 50% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 25.5% | -12.1% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LS9 8FQ this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 29.5% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 13.3% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 27.7% | 20.8% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 11.9% | 0.6% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 9% | 1% | -8.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.8% | 1.5% | -5.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.9% | 80.2% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 85.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 85.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 212.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% higher than the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 45th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill and the 394th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F6 Saxton The Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2026-02-12 | £130,000 |
| F27 Saxton The Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2024-06-07 | £135,401 |
| F36 Saxton The Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-03-28 | £157,325 |
| F11 Saxton The Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-03-20 | £134,488 |
| F28 Saxton The Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2023-11-03 | £181,723 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond Hill Academy Clark Lane , LS9 8PN | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charle's RC First School St Mary's Street , LS9 7DP | - not rated | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School Cross Aysgarth Mount , LS9 9AD | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary School Clark Lane , LS9 8PN | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill First School Clark Crescent , LS9 8QF | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount St Mary's RC School Church Road , LS9 8LA | - not rated | 99 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | - not rated | 99 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Stewart CofE School Cromwell Street , LS9 7SG | - not rated | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Stewart Church of England High School Cromwell Street , LS9 7SG | - not rated | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy Black Bull Street , LS10 1HW | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Middle School St Mary's Street , LS9 7DP | - not rated | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Middle School Cross Aysgarth Mount , LS9 9AD | - not rated | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Middle School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Middle School Raincliffe Road , LS9 9LR | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunslet CofE Middle School Church Street , LS10 2QY | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 5,166 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 532 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Brierley Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BA | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LS-TEN Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East End Park School Londesboro Terrace , LS9 9NE | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodside School Wintoun Street , LS7 1DD | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Cafe | Deeper Christian Life Ministry, 18 Shannon Street | 344 yd | |
| Hampton Crescent | Anchor Trust Restaurant, Hampton Crescent | 362 yd | |
| Complete Woman CIC | Mayfair House, Shannon Street | 378 yd | |
| Archana Indian Foods | 811 The Gateway North, Crown Point Road | 392 yd | |
| Breast Cancer Haven | Unit 4 And 5 The Gateway West, East Street | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope Inn | 74 York Road, Leeds | 451 yd | |
| Cafe Bar (Leeds College Of Music) | 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds | 522 yd | |
| Forum Leisure Centre | Quarry House, Quarry Hill | 522 yd | |
| Yorkshire Dance Centre | Office G1, 3 St Peters Building, St Peters Square | 534 yd | |
| Slap And Pickle Burgers | 6 St Peters Building, St Peters Square | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUKKU | 72 The Arches, Railway Street | 317 yd | |
| Georges Pizza | 81 - 83 Ellerby Lane, Cross Green | 390 yd | |
| Best Bites | 84 Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill | 536 yd | |
| Princess Fisheries | 84A Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill | 536 yd | |
| City Pizza | 5 Easy Road, Cross Green | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill Shopping Mart | 9A Upper Accommodation Road, Richmond Hill | 377 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 The Boulevard, Hunslet | 574 yd | |
| Co-operative (New York Street) | 44 New York Street, Leeds | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 6 Brewery Place, Leeds | 756 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 101 Lincoln Green Road, Burmantofts | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mount St Mary'S Catholic High School ELLERBY ROAD | 117 yd | |
| Mill Street Gym MILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Ellerby Lane SPRING CLOSE GARDENS | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Royal Armouries Museum | 496 yd | |
| The Forum Leisure Centre QUARRY HOUSE QUARRY HOUSE QUARRY HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Richmond Hill Recreation Centre (Closed) Pontefract Lane | 629 yd | |
| Ebor Gardens Community Centre Haslewood Drive | 632 yd | |
| The Gym (Leeds York Road) York Road | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Agnes Stewart Church Of England High School (Closed) Cromwell Street | 656 yd | |
| East Leeds Arlfc (Easy Road) CLARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 236.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 210.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.