Postcode report
LS8 4LA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About LS8 4LA: area rating, property, schools and local change
LS8 4LA is a postcode in Roundhay, Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LS8 4LA, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LS8 4LA are housing and jobs, while local prosperity 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 LS8 4LA is based on Leeds 048 Census 2021. It covers 7,512 residents, 14,762 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 29, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 35% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 23% 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 1/10.
For property prices near LS8 4LA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LS8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £205k from 37 rolling sales, down 8.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LS8 4LA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LS8 4LA 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 LS8 4LA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 51 HMO licences, 18 street-disruption records 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 LS8 4LA
Is LS8 4LA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% 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 LS8 4LA?
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 schools are near LS8 4LA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near LS8 4LA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for LS8 4LA?
LocaleIQ matched LS8 4LA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LS8 4LA?
The latest median sold price is £205k based on 37 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LS8 4LA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 51 HMO licences, 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.