LS8 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Talbot Crescent, 0.5km from Moor Allerton in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Roundhay ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS8, LS8 1AL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Leeds.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k, down 6.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for LS8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00058021 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TALBOT CRESCENT, LS8 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TALBOT CRESCENT, LS8 1AL.
360
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£ 60,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS8 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS8 1AL combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£406k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS8 1AL. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 351,393
12 sales · Mean £ 357,313
Terraced
£ 338,000
1 sales · Mean £ 338,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS8 1AL has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Talbot Primary School
Allerton Grange School
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School
Moortown Primary School
Highfield Primary School
Gledhow Primary School
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Wigton Moor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Pollards Newsagents0.9 km
- Co Operative (Petrol)0.4 km
- COOK1.0 km
- Cooplands (Harrogate Road)0.9 km
- Oxfam0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Lans Coffee0.9 km
- Lidgett Lane Larder0.8 km
- The Savvy Baker Cafe0.8 km
- Compass Contract Services (Cyber Cafe And Snack Shack Cafe)0.3 km
- Comptoir Cafe0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chung Wa0.8 km
- Ray's Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Canton Flavour0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Frydays0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Corner House Club0.8 km
- The Deer Park0.8 km
- The Thomas Osborne0.7 km
- Brackenwood Community Association0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beechwood Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park5.4 km
- Headingley5.6 km
- Leeds5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.2 km
- High Moor Drive0.3 km
- Talbot Road0.3 km
- High Moor Drive0.3 km
- Devonshire Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS81AL · Data under Open Government Licence