Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

OLD PARK ROAD, LS8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD PARK ROAD, LS8 1DQ.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS8 1DQ 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LS8 1DQ's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

LS8 1DQ is a sought-after residential area on Old Park Road, 0.4km 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 1DQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00058725 (shared with 27 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 1DQ. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

LS8 1DQ has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Vehicle crime12
Burglary12
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Talbot Primary School

Good503 pupils0.8 km
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Roundhay School

Outstanding2467 pupils1.1 km
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Allerton Grange School

Good1645 pupils1.2 km
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Gledhow Primary School

Good665 pupils1.4 km
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Moor Allerton Hall Primary School

Good574 pupils1.4 km
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Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School

Good245 pupils1.5 km
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Kerr Mackie Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Cooperative Group0.3 km
  • Cooplands (Roundhay)0.5 km
  • Haley And Clifford0.5 km
  • R P Setchfield Butchers0.4 km
  • Wine Rack0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beechwood Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Deer Park0.4 km
  • The Roundhay Fox0.1 km
  • The Thomas Osborne0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.5 km
  • Banyan0.4 km
  • Explorers Cafe (Tropical World)0.1 km
  • La Palmera Restaurant0.6 km
  • La Petite Roundhay0.5 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Canton Flavour0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Frydays0.6 km
  • San Carlo Flying Pizza0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cross Gates5.3 km
  • Leeds5.8 km
  • Burley Park5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Lane0.2 km
  • Roundhay Park0.2 km
  • Park Lane0.3 km
  • Roundhay Park0.3 km
  • Lidgett Park Road Lidgett Park Mews0.4 km