Railway Close Leeds
17 addresses across 1 postcode (LS9), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23033040.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Leeds costs £2,284 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and East End Park (20 hectares) is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is East Park Medical Centre, about 90 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 294 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 64 m². Most common: Flat (9). Built: 2015 (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Leeds in 2026-27: Band D £2,284 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,030 | £2,284 | £2,791 | £3,299 | £3,806 | £4,567 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (88% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): A4D01.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Butterfield Manor & Richmond Court, Walter Crescent, Richmond Hill, LS9 8jl: up to 48 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land North Of St Hildas Crescent, Cross Green, Leeds. LS9 0DB: up to 7 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Upper Accomodation Road, LS9: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Walford Road Burmantofs Leeds LS9 7QT: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Cavalier Inn, 10 Ellerby Road: up to 16 homes, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- St Marys Church And Presbytery Church Road Richmond Hill: up to 171 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent, St Hildas Church, Knowsthorpe Crescent/cross Green Lane: up to 86 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Hope City Church, 32 York Road: up to 52 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 52 m and 56 m above sea level (55 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS9 9LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leeds 27 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cross Gates 474,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Burley Park 756,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Close Richmond Hill | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leeds City Bus Station Leeds City Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Beckett Street Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maude Street Car Park GeniePoint | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Park Medical Centre | 90 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Park - Pharmacy Plus Health | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Park Medical Centre | 90 m |
| Hospital | St James' Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | East End Park 20 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,720 m² | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Road Allotments 1.2 ha | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Marys Convent Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m (0.4 miles) west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Convent Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Church of St Saviour | Listed building, Grade I | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Beckett Street Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Hunslet Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Knostrop Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Halton Moor Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Bell Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Dog Kennel Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 16 |
10 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leeds: see them on the Leeds page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Trinity Academy Leeds | Secondary | 11–16 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Patrick Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ebor Gardens Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Co-op Academy Brownhill | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Co-op Academy Leeds | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Victoria Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ruth Gorse Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| University Technical College Leeds | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Local LS9 9JH | Retailers - other | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wezy's LS9 9JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| G And V Store LS9 9JH | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2002 |
| Kundola General Stores LS9 8QE | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2009 |
| China Express LS9 8QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sham News LS9 9JD | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 27 Apr 2024 |
| Ascot Off Licence LS9 9JB | Retailers - other | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Edmund House Club LS9 8QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2001 |
| Thornleigh Food \& Wine LS9 8QW | Retailers - other | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| One Stop LS9 9LH | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Deliux LS9 0AB | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Bake \& Bite (Within One Stop) LS9 9LH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| GORSE Kitchen- Richmond Hill Academy LS9 8PN | School/college/university | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Princess Fisheries LS9 8HZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Best Bites LS9 8HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Other crime | 15 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Aysgarth Walk (22); On or near Temple View Place (20); On or near Glensdale Terrace (19); On or near Temple View Terrace (18); On or near Pontefract Avenue (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 20% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LS9 9LE: 17 addresses of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
East Park Drive · East Park Mount · Clark Crescent · Clark Terrace · Clark Avenue · Clark Mount · Glensdale Grove · Clark Road · Clark Grove · East Park Terrace · Charlton Road · Clark Row
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.