LS8 1DR is a sought-after residential area on Shaftesbury Avenue, 0.2km 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 1DR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS8 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00058691 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LS8 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LS8 1DR.
369
40
£ 59,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS8 1DR 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LS8 1DR combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS8 1DR. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 627,500
10 sales · Mean £ 652,100
Flat
£ 340,000
2 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Detached
£ 595,000
1 sales · Mean £ 595,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS8 1DR has low crime rates — 33 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
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School
Roundhay School
Gledhow Primary School
Highfield Primary School
Moortown Primary School
Kerr Mackie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Lidgett Lane Larder1.0 km
- The Savvy Baker Cafe1.0 km
- Compass Contract Services (Cyber Cafe And Snack Shack Cafe)0.9 km
- St Edmunds Church0.5 km
- Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.3 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chung Wa0.9 km
- Ray's Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Canton Flavour0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Frydays0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Co Operative (Petrol)0.4 km
- Roundhegians Rugby Football Club Ltd0.9 km
- Sonigra Newsagents1.0 km
- Cooperative Group0.4 km
- Cooplands (Roundhay)0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beechwood Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Deer Park0.3 km
- The Roundhay Fox0.5 km
- The Thomas Osborne0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cross Gates5.6 km
- Burley Park5.7 km
- Leeds5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.3 km
- Roman Avenue0.3 km
- Park Lane0.3 km
- Roman Avenue0.3 km
- Park Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS81DR · Data under Open Government Licence