Area Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS8 postcode area.

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Population

52,081

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,575 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

LS8 has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.

home £311,983 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS8 is a postcode district in Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 929 active and 502 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LS8 (16%) is characterised by a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (15%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes LS8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LS8 are around £311k, up 7.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LS8 at 400 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, LS8 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LS8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.1%
Asian / British Asian32.8%
Black / African / Caribbean10.0%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences8184
Public order1894
Anti-social behaviour1653
Vehicle crime1631
Criminal damage and arson1558

school Local Schools

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Roundhay School

Outstanding2467 pupils
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Bankside Primary School

Good702 pupils
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Gledhow Primary School

Good665 pupils
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Talbot Primary School

Good503 pupils
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Kerr Mackie Primary School

Good422 pupils
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Harehills Primary School

Good698 pupils
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Hovingham Primary School

Requires Improvement666 pupils
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Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • B And M Newsagents
  • Baba Jaga 1
  • Boots Pharmacy (Roundhay)
  • Booze 4 U
  • Greggs (Roundhay)
  • + 80 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beechwood Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Adrian Club And Institute
  • Brackenwood Community Association
  • Leeds Golf Club
  • Orchard
  • Preston
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Mazar Restaurant
  • Time For Drinks
  • Darvish Resturant
  • Dib Lane Diner
  • Excellence Cuisine
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Harpos
  • HFC Chicken
  • KFC (Roundhay)
  • Lidgett Pizzeria
  • Ludos Pizza
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • CC Continental Superstore (Roundhay Road)
  • Haidang Supermarket
  • International Foods
  • Morrisons (Harehills)
  • Roots
  • + 5 more