Is LS8 1DA a safe place to live?

Yes, LS8 1DA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 31 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in LS8 1DA?

The average property price in LS8 1DA is currently around £277k.

What is the population of LS8 1DA?

The population for the LS8 1DA area is approximately 337 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SUTHERLAND CRESCENT, LS8 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTHERLAND CRESCENT, LS8 1DA.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS8 1DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10

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4/10

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7/10

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7/10

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5/10

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9/10

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2/10

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6/10

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2/10

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Area Character

LS8 1DA is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 18.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS8 1DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sutherland Crescent, 0.3km from Park Villas in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Roundhay ward and the Leeds North East constituency.

For families considering a move, LS8 1DA represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, up 18.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LS8 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00058688 (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 1DA. 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

White / British76.1%

Asian / British Asian13.9%

Black / African / Caribbean3.8%

Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

3 sales · Mean £ 277,666

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

LS8 1DA has low crime rates — 31 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 offences63

Burglary30

Vehicle crime29

Shoplifting17

Other theft13

school Local Schools

Talbot Primary School

Good503 pupils0.3 km

Allerton Grange School

Good1645 pupils0.7 km

Moor Allerton Hall Primary School

Good574 pupils1.0 km

Gledhow Primary School

Good665 pupils1.3 km

Highfield Primary School

Outstanding451 pupils1.3 km

Roundhay School

Outstanding2467 pupils1.3 km

Moortown Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.3 km

Wigton Moor Primary School

Outstanding444 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby

Lidgett Lane Larder0.9 km
The Savvy Baker Cafe0.9 km
Compass Contract Services (Cyber Cafe And Snack Shack Cafe)0.7 km
St Edmunds Church0.5 km
Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.3 km
+ 12 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby

Chung Wa0.9 km
Ray's Fish And Chips0.8 km
Canton Flavour0.3 km
Domino's Pizza0.3 km
Frydays0.3 km
+ 4 more

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby

Co Operative (Petrol)0.3 km
Roundhegians Rugby Football Club Ltd0.7 km
Sonigra Newsagents0.8 km
Cooperative Group0.5 km
Cooplands (Roundhay)0.3 km
+ 8 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Beechwood Hotel0.5 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

The Deer Park0.4 km
The Roundhay Fox0.7 km
The Thomas Osborne0.3 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Burley Park5.6 km
Leeds5.8 km
Cross Gates5.8 km

Bus Stops

Devonshire Avenue0.3 km
Roman Avenue0.3 km
Roman Avenue0.3 km
Shaftesbury Avenue0.4 km
Talbot Road0.4 km