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.
SUTHERLAND AVENUE, LS8 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUTHERLAND AVENUE, LS8 1BL.
369
40
£ 59,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Talbot Primary School
Allerton Grange School
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School
Gledhow Primary School
Roundhay School
Moortown Primary School
Highfield Primary School
Kerr Mackie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beechwood Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Deer Park0.5 km
- The Roundhay Fox0.6 km
- The Thomas Osborne0.4 km
- Brackenwood Community Association1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: LS81BL · Data under Open Government Licence