Living in LS8, Leeds
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LS8 in Leeds. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Leeds: £249,394, up 5.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around LS8
115 recorded home sales on the streets around central LS8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £335,000 and a range from £45,000 to £1,670,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19A OAKWOOD DRIVE, LS8 2JB | flat-maisonette | £331,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 22 MONTAGU COURT, LS8 2TT | flat-maisonette | £133,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 40 COPGROVE ROAD, LS8 2SP | semi-detached | £345,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 9 ST MARGARETS AVENUE, LS8 1RY | semi-detached | £531,500 | 2026-05-05 |
| 68D GLEDHOW WOOD ROAD, LS8 4DH | terraced | £560,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 10 WETHERBY ROAD, LS8 2QD | semi-detached | £710,000 | 2026-04-28 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
68 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Talbot Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Moortown Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Trinity Academy Leeds | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Ebor Gardens Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
45 state primary and 15 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Kauthar Girls Academy, LS-TEN, Leeds Menorah School, The Grammar School At Leeds.
All 4 fee-paying schools near LS8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
3 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Leeds Arts University, Leeds College of Music, University of Leeds.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 40.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.3% |
| Skilled trades | 5.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
459 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LS8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Leeds's figures.
Common questions about LS8
What is the average house price in LS8?
The average sold price in Leeds is £249,394 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LS8?
Prices in Leeds are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LS8?
The median of 115 recorded sales around central LS8 in the last 2 years is £335,000, ranging from £45,000 to £1,670,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LS8?
68 schools sit within 3 miles of central LS8, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LS8?
459 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LS8 at risk of flooding?
Central LS8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LS8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £335,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 459 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LS8 safe?
459 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LS8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LS8 or LS7, LS8 or LS9, LS8 or LS14.
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