LS8 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Street Lane, 0.4km from Park Villas in Leeds. Administratively it sits within Roundhay ward and the Leeds North East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LS8 1BW offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 67.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LS8 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00058689 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STREET LANE, LS8 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREET LANE, LS8 1BW.
340
45
£ 59,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS8 1BW 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.
Area Character
LS8 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £151k, 55% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 67.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS8 1BW. The average age is 45.1. 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: 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 118,000
38 sales · Mean £ 134,401
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 334,166
Terraced
£ 510,000
3 sales · Mean £ 523,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS8 1BW has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Talbot Primary School
Allerton Grange School
Roundhay School
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School
Gledhow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cooperative Group0.1 km
- Cooplands (Roundhay)0.3 km
- Haley And Clifford0.3 km
- R P Setchfield Butchers0.2 km
- Wine Rack0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beechwood Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Deer Park0.2 km
- The Roundhay Fox0.4 km
- The Thomas Osborne0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.3 km
- Banyan0.2 km
- Explorers Cafe (Tropical World)0.1 km
- La Palmera Restaurant0.5 km
- La Petite Roundhay0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Canton Flavour0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Frydays0.4 km
- San Carlo Flying Pizza0.2 km
- Bengal Spice0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates5.5 km
- Burley Park6.0 km
- Leeds6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Park Lane0.0 km
- Park Lane0.2 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.2 km
- Roman Avenue0.3 km
- Roman Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS81BW · Data under Open Government Licence