Pontefract Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS9 9AE is located in the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pontefract Lane, Leeds, LS9 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS9 8HY, LS9 9AA, LS9 7PN, LS9 8JD, LS9 8JA, LS9 8JB, LS9 8JP, LS9 7PS, LS9 9HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS9 9AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.2% | 53% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 9AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 48.1% | 53.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 28.9% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 6.4% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 38.1% | 59.2% | 21.1% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 22.5% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -11.1% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 9.8% | -10.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 9AE this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.3% | 32% | -19.3% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 14.6% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 14.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 20.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 26.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% | 24.3% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 72.6% | 51% | -21.6% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 63.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 63.9% | -21.4% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 18.4% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 15.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 64.1% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 20.4% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 7.6% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontefract Lane was 247.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% higher than the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontefract Lane has the 36th highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill and the 290th highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cottage Pontefract Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2008-10-29 | £238,050 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS9 9AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunslet Nursery School Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School Cross Aysgarth Mount , LS9 9AD | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebor Gardens Primary Academy Ebor Gardens Primary Academy , LS9 7PY | 4out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebor Gardens First School Rigton Drive , LS9 7PY | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebor Gardens Primary School Rigton Drive , LS9 7PY | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln Green First School Shakespeare Avenue , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose High School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's RC School Church Road , LS9 8LA | - not rated | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | - not rated | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Stewart CofE School Cromwell Street , LS9 7SG | - not rated | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Agnes Stewart Church of England High School Cromwell Street , LS9 7SG | - not rated | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Middle School Cross Aysgarth Mount , LS9 9AD | - not rated | 157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Middle School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Middle School Raincliffe Road , LS9 9LR | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Middle School St Mary's Street , LS9 7DP | - not rated | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harehills Middle School Harehills Road , LS8 5HS | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Community 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 | 1,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 2,692 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 | 1,989 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East End Park School Londesboro Terrace , LS9 9NE | - not rated | 801 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 823 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Brierley Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BA | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Wintoun Street , LS7 1DD | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nowell School Nowell View , LS9 6HL | - not rated | 1,563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Woman CIC | Mayfair House, Shannon Street | 202 yd | |
| Vincents Cafe | 4 Berking Avenue, Burmantofts | 225 yd | |
| Life Cafe | Deeper Christian Life Ministry, 18 Shannon Street | 267 yd | |
| Hampton Crescent | Anchor Trust Restaurant, Hampton Crescent | 461 yd | |
| Burmantofts Senior Action Lunch Club | Leeds And District Society Of Anglers Club, Nippet Lane | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope Inn | 74 York Road, Leeds | 157 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | Rigton Drive, Burmantofts | 356 yd | |
| The Irish Centre (Tuesday Club) | The Irish Centre, York Road | 402 yd | |
| The Irish Centre | York Road, Leeds | 493 yd | |
| Anglers Club | Nippet Lane, Burmantofts | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Bites | 84 Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill | 187 yd | |
| Princess Fisheries | 84A Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill | 187 yd | |
| Bake \& Bite (Within One Stop) | Temple View Grove, Burmantofts | 493 yd | |
| Georges Pizza | 81 - 83 Ellerby Lane, Cross Green | 580 yd | |
| BLUKKU | 72 The Arches, Railway Street | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill Shopping Mart | 9A Upper Accommodation Road, Richmond Hill | 542 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 101 Lincoln Green Road, Burmantofts | 691 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1 Mabgate Junction, Skinner Lane | 1,022 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 The Boulevard, Hunslet | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill Recreation Centre (Closed) Pontefract Lane | 117 yd | |
| The Gym (Leeds York Road) York Road | health and fitness suite | 132 yd |
| Ebor Gardens Community Centre Haslewood Drive | 299 yd | |
| The Leeds Irish Centre YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Star Fitness (Closed) Glenthorpe Crescent | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Mount St Mary'S Catholic High School ELLERBY ROAD | 571 yd | |
| East Leeds Arlfc (Easy Road) CLARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Agnes Stewart Church Of England High School (Closed) Cromwell Street | 606 yd | |
| Ellerby Lane SPRING CLOSE GARDENS | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| The Co-Operative Academy Of Leeds Stoney Rock Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 679 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.