Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

SUTHERLAND AVENUE, LS8 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTHERLAND AVENUE, LS8 1BL.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS8 1BL 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.

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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LS8 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £220k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £220k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

LS8 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Sutherland Avenue, 0.2km from Park Villas in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Roundhay ward and the Leeds North East constituency.

For serious buyers, LS8 1BL is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for LS8 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00058691 (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 1BL. 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

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 208,000

9 sales · Mean £ 198,944

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

LS8 1BL has low crime rates — 30 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 offences51
Burglary25
Vehicle crime25
Shoplifting17
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Talbot Primary School

Good503 pupils0.3 km
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Allerton Grange School

Good1645 pupils0.7 km
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Moor Allerton Hall Primary School

Good574 pupils0.9 km
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Gledhow Primary School

Good665 pupils1.2 km
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Roundhay School

Outstanding2467 pupils1.2 km
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Moortown Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.4 km
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Highfield Primary School

Outstanding451 pupils1.4 km
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Kerr Mackie Primary School

Good422 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Lidgett Lane Larder0.8 km
  • The Savvy Baker Cafe0.8 km
  • Compass Contract Services (Cyber Cafe And Snack Shack Cafe)0.7 km
  • St Edmunds Church0.3 km
  • Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chung Wa0.8 km
  • Ray's Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Canton Flavour0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Frydays0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Co Operative (Petrol)0.4 km
  • Roundhegians Rugby Football Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Sonigra Newsagents0.8 km
  • Cooperative Group0.6 km
  • Cooplands (Roundhay)0.4 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Beechwood Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Deer Park0.5 km
  • The Roundhay Fox0.6 km
  • The Thomas Osborne0.4 km
  • Brackenwood Community Association1.0 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burley Park5.5 km
  • Leeds5.7 km
  • Cross Gates5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lidgett Park Rd The Avenue0.4 km
  • Devonshire Avenue0.4 km
  • Roman Avenue0.4 km
  • Roman Avenue0.4 km
  • Shaftesbury Avenue0.4 km