LS8 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Sutherland Avenue, 0.3km 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 1BY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k, up 16.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS8 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00058691 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUTHERLAND AVENUE, LS8 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTHERLAND AVENUE, LS8 1BY.
369
40
£ 59,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS8 1BY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS8 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £625k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £625k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 16.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS8 1BY. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 535,000
12 sales · Mean £ 547,404
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS8 1BY has low crime rates — 30 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
Gledhow Primary School
Roundhay School
Highfield Primary School
Moortown Primary School
Wigton Moor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Lidgett Lane Larder1.0 km
- The Savvy Baker Cafe1.0 km
- Compass Contract Services (Cyber Cafe And Snack Shack Cafe)0.8 km
- St Edmunds Church0.5 km
- Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.2 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chung Wa1.0 km
- Ray's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Canton Flavour0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Frydays0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Co Operative (Petrol)0.3 km
- Roundhegians Rugby Football Club Ltd0.7 km
- Sonigra Newsagents0.9 km
- Cooperative Group0.4 km
- Cooplands (Roundhay)0.2 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beechwood Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Deer Park0.3 km
- The Roundhay Fox0.6 km
- The Thomas Osborne0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park5.7 km
- Cross Gates5.8 km
- Leeds5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Roman Avenue0.2 km
- Roman Avenue0.2 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.3 km
- Devonshire Avenue0.3 km
- Park Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS81BY · Data under Open Government Licence