LS8 1BT is a sought-after residential area on Devonshire Lane, 0.5km from Park Villas in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Roundhay ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS8 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00058689 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONSHIRE LANE, LS8 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE LANE, LS8 1BT.
340
45
£ 59,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS8 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS8 1BT's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership, and £285k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £285k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS8 1BT. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS8 1BT has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Wigton Moor Primary School
Moortown Primary School
Gledhow Primary School
Roundhay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Co Operative (Petrol)0.2 km
- Roundhegians Rugby Football Club Ltd0.7 km
- Cooperative Group0.5 km
- Cooplands (Roundhay)0.1 km
- Haley And Clifford0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Compass Contract Services (Cyber Cafe And Snack Shack Cafe)0.8 km
- St Edmunds Church0.7 km
- Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.1 km
- Banyan0.2 km
- Explorers Cafe (Tropical World)0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beechwood Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Deer Park0.2 km
- The Roundhay Fox0.7 km
- The Thomas Osborne0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Canton Flavour0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Frydays0.1 km
- San Carlo Flying Pizza0.2 km
- Bengal Spice0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park5.8 km
- Cross Gates5.9 km
- Leeds6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Roman Avenue0.1 km
- Roman Avenue0.1 km
- Devonshire Avenue0.2 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.2 km
- Talbot Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS81BT · Data under Open Government Licence