Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

LS1 8XJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS1 8XJ.

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Population

522

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 28,600 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS1 8XJ 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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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LS1 8XJ — age 32, 44% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

LS1 8XJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from New Wortley in Leeds. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Armley ward and the Leeds West constituency.

Day-to-day life in LS1 8XJ has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LS1 8XJ are sourced from Output Area E00057303 (shared with 632 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 LS1 8XJ. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean15.0%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around LS1 8XJ is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting276
Violence and sexual offences109
Vehicle crime44
Other theft37
Anti-social behaviour35

school Local Schools

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Castleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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Rosebank Primary School

Good353 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Ingram Road Primary School

Requires Improvement331 pupils1.4 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good600 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Amigos (LGI)1.0 km
  • Project Candy1.0 km
  • Around The Clock1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist1.0 km
  • Greggs (Great George Street)1.0 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Mercure Hotel0.7 km
  • Ibis Leeds Centre0.4 km
  • Novotel (Leeds Centre)0.9 km
  • Quebecs Hotel1.0 km
  • The Met Hotel0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Rebound Social0.8 km
  • Dirty Martini Leeds0.9 km
  • Veritas1.0 km
  • Phranakhon Tapas And Bar0.8 km
  • SALT Granary Wharf0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Bagel Factory0.7 km
  • Bomba1.0 km
  • Cafe Mujo0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Caracas Grill La Taberna0.7 km
  • + 86 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Deli Kitchen1.0 km
  • Fish Out0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger (Infirmary Street)1.0 km
  • Centre Fillings0.6 km
  • Tasty Toasties0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Co-operative (West Point)0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leeds1.0 km
  • Burley Park1.6 km
  • Headingley3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Armley Road Bottom0.1 km
  • The Roundhouse0.2 km
  • Wellington Bridge0.2 km
  • Wellington Bridge0.2 km
  • Wellington Bridge St Real Time Tracking0.2 km