LS8 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Shaftesbury Avenue, 0.1km 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 1DS offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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: Prices average £486k.
Census 2021 statistics for LS8 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00058691 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LS8 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LS8 1DS.
369
40
£ 59,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS8 1DS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS8 1DS's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £486k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1DS. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 532,000
5 sales · Mean £ 502,600
Terraced
£ 571,500
2 sales · Mean £ 571,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS8 1DS has low crime rates — 30 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 Larder0.9 km
- The Savvy Baker Cafe0.8 km
- Compass Contract Services (Cyber Cafe And Snack Shack Cafe)0.8 km
- St Edmunds Church0.4 km
- Aanya Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chung Wa0.8 km
- Ray's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Canton Flavour0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Frydays0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Co Operative (Petrol)0.4 km
- Roundhegians Rugby Football Club Ltd0.8 km
- Sonigra Newsagents0.9 km
- Cooperative Group0.5 km
- Cooplands (Roundhay)0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Beechwood Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Deer Park0.4 km
- The Roundhay Fox0.5 km
- The Thomas Osborne0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Burley Park5.6 km
- Cross Gates5.6 km
- Leeds5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Lidgett Park Rd The Avenue0.4 km
- Roman Avenue0.4 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.4 km
- Roman Avenue0.4 km
- Devonshire Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS81DS · Data under Open Government Licence