Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

DEVONSHIRE CRESCENT, LS8 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE CRESCENT, LS8 1AX.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS8 1AX 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS8 1AX combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£235k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS8 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Devonshire Crescent, 0.2km from Park Villas in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Roundhay ward and the Leeds North East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS8, LS8 1AX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00058692 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS8 1AX. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.5%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 235,000

2 sales · Mean £ 235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS8 1AX has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Burglary27
Vehicle crime25
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Talbot Primary School

Good503 pupils0.3 km
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Allerton Grange School

Good1645 pupils0.7 km
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Moor Allerton Hall Primary School

Good574 pupils0.9 km
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Gledhow Primary School

Good665 pupils1.1 km
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Roundhay School

Outstanding2467 pupils1.1 km
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Moortown Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.4 km
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Highfield Primary School

Outstanding451 pupils1.4 km
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Kerr Mackie Primary School

Good422 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Lidgett Lane Larder0.8 km
  • The Savvy Baker Cafe0.7 km
  • Compass Contract Services (Cyber Cafe And Snack Shack Cafe)0.7 km
  • St Edmunds Church0.3 km
  • Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chung Wa0.7 km
  • Ray's Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Canton Flavour0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Frydays0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Co Operative (Petrol)0.4 km
  • Roundhegians Rugby Football Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Sonigra Newsagents0.7 km
  • Cooperative Group0.6 km
  • Cooplands (Roundhay)0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beechwood Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Deer Park0.5 km
  • The Roundhay Fox0.6 km
  • The Thomas Osborne0.4 km
  • Brackenwood Community Association0.9 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park5.5 km
  • Leeds5.6 km
  • Cross Gates5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lidgett Park Rd The Avenue0.3 km
  • Devonshire Avenue0.4 km
  • North Park Avenue Lidgett Park Ave0.5 km
  • North Park Avenue Lidgett Park Ave0.5 km
  • Roman Avenue0.5 km