LS8 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Devonshire Avenue, 0.4km from Park Villas in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Roundhay ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
For families considering a move, LS8 1AY represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS8 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00058688 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, LS8 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, LS8 1AY.
337
48
£ 60,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS8 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LS8 1AY's 70% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS8 1AY. The average age is 48.4. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 317,500
8 sales · Mean £ 305,480
Semi-Detached
£ 575,000
3 sales · Mean £ 599,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS8 1AY has low crime rates — 28 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
Highfield Primary School
Moortown Primary School
Gledhow Primary School
Roundhay School
Wigton Moor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Lidgett Lane Larder1.0 km
- The Savvy Baker Cafe0.9 km
- Compass Contract Services (Cyber Cafe And Snack Shack Cafe)0.7 km
- St Edmunds Church0.6 km
- Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.3 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chung Wa0.9 km
- Ray's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Canton Flavour0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Frydays0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Co Operative (Petrol)0.2 km
- Roundhegians Rugby Football Club Ltd0.6 km
- Sonigra Newsagents0.9 km
- Cooperative Group0.6 km
- Cooplands (Roundhay)0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beechwood Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Deer Park0.4 km
- The Roundhay Fox0.7 km
- The Thomas Osborne0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park5.6 km
- Leeds5.8 km
- Cross Gates5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Avenue0.2 km
- Roman Avenue0.2 km
- Roman Avenue0.3 km
- Talbot Road0.3 km
- Talbot Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS81AY · Data under Open Government Licence