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.
LS8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LS8 postcode area.
52,081
36
£ 38,575 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Roundhay School
Bankside Primary School
Gledhow Primary School
Talbot Primary School
Kerr Mackie Primary School
Harehills Primary School
Hovingham Primary School
Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
85 nearby- B And M Newsagents
- Baba Jaga 1
- Boots Pharmacy (Roundhay)
- Booze 4 U
- Greggs (Roundhay)
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beechwood Hotel
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Aanya Restaurant Ltd
- Abashawul Restaurant
- Action For Gipton Elderly
- Bab Tooma
- Banyan
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Adrian Club And Institute
- Brackenwood Community Association
- Leeds Golf Club
- Orchard
- Preston
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- A F C
- Bamboo Takeaway
- Bengal Spice
- Canton Flavour
- Captain Thorntons
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- CC Continental Superstore (Roundhay Road)
- Haidang Supermarket
- International Foods
- Morrisons (Harehills)
- Roots
- + 5 more
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Area Profile: LS8 · Data under Open Government Licence