Pontefract Lane is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS9 9HW 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 9HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS9 8QJ, LS9 8QH, LS9 8QW, LS9 9JD, LS9 8QU, LS9 9LA, LS9 9JY, LS9 9JX, LS9 8QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS9 9HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 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 9HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 45.9% | 56.9% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 26.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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% | 44% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 40.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 2.7% | -6.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 26.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 11.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 24.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4% | 11.7% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86.3% | 73.5% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 87.9% | 76% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 10.5% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 74.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontefract Lane was 298.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% higher than the Burmantofts & Richmond Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontefract Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 136 local areas in Burmantofts & Richmond Hill and the 201st highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Pontefract Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2024-09-04 | £111,850 |
| 105 Pontefract Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-06 | £181,791 |
| 91 Pontefract Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-02-09 | £148,171 |
| 93 Pontefract Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-02-03 | £73,888 |
| 87 Pontefract Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2018-03-02 | £122,429 |
The percentage of student residents living in LS9 9HW 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill First School Clark Crescent , LS9 8QF | - not rated | 170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill Primary School Clark Lane , LS9 8PN | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richmond Hill Academy Clark Lane , LS9 8PN | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic Primary School Raincliffe Road , Richmond Hill LS9 9LR | - not rated | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School Cross Aysgarth Mount , LS9 9AD | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfields College Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BB | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Green High School Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BB | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Green High School Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BB | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's RC School Church Road , LS9 8LA | - not rated | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Ellerby Road , LS9 8LA | - not rated | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Middle School Raincliffe Road , LS9 9LR | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Middle School Cross Aysgarth Mount , LS9 9AD | - not rated | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Middle School Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Middle School St Mary's Street , LS9 7DP | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osmanthorpe Middle School Wykebeck Mount , LS9 0JE | - not rated | 1,783 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 | 1,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 2,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane College, Leeds Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 2out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Brierley Cross Green Lane , LS9 0BA | - not rated | 467 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Music 3 Quarry Hill , LS2 7PD | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LS-TEN Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate , 1-4 Kitson Road LS10 1NT | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nowell School Nowell View , LS9 6HL | - not rated | 1,598 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wezy's | 5 East Park Road, Burmantofts | 90 yd | |
| Maes Kitchen | 80 Easy Road, Cross Green | 136 yd | |
| Early Bird Cafe | 67 - 69 Easy Road, Cross Green | 378 yd | |
| Hampton Crescent | Anchor Trust Restaurant, Hampton Crescent | 545 yd | |
| The New Captains Table | 1 Easy Road, Cross Green | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund House Club | Pontefract Lane, Richmond Hill | 65 yd | |
| East Leeds Community Sports And Social Club | 81 Easy Road, Cross Green | 378 yd | |
| East End Park Working Mens Club | Vinery View, Richmond Hill | 542 yd | |
| The Irish Centre (Tuesday Club) | The Irish Centre, York Road | 566 yd | |
| The Irish Centre | York Road, Leeds | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 2 Clark Road, Cross Green | 115 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop (Cross Green) | 215 Cross Green Lane, Cross Green | 325 yd | |
| Ko Shing | 77A - 79 Easy Road, Cross Green | 378 yd | |
| Bake \& Bite (Within One Stop) | Temple View Grove, Burmantofts | 450 yd | |
| Ollies | 2 May Terrace / 8 Easy Road, Cross Green | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill Shopping Mart | 9A Upper Accommodation Road, Richmond Hill | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leodis Gym EASY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 142 yd |
| East Leeds Arlfc (Easy Road) CLARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| East Leeds Arlfc (Snake Lane) CROSS GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| East Leeds Cricket Club PONTEFRACT LANE | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| The Leeds Irish Centre YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Copperfields Playing Fields CROSS GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Ellerby Lane SPRING CLOSE GARDENS | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Star Fitness (Closed) Glenthorpe Crescent | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Richmond Hill Recreation Centre (Closed) Pontefract Lane | 684 yd | |
| The Gym (Leeds York Road) York Road | health and fitness suite | 747 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.