Postcode report
Is LS24 8BJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About LS24 8BJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS24 8BJ is a postcode in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS24 8BJ, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS24 8BJ are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LS24 8BJ is based on Leeds 002 Census 2021. It covers 7,368 residents, 342 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near LS24 8BJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £253k from 23 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS24 8BJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around LS24 8BJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about LS24 8BJ
Is LS24 8BJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LS24 8BJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for LS24 8BJ?
LocaleIQ matched LS24 8BJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS24 8BJ?
The latest median sold price is £253k based on 23 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS24 8BJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.