Postcode LS8 4HU is located in a major urban area, within the Chapel Allerton ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Harehills North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 197.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harehills North is £38,246 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 2.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Potternewton Park.
Harehills North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,654 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Harehills North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 197.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harehills North is £38,246 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from LS8 4HU.
Harehills North near LS8 4HU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leeds located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Potternewton Park | Large | Walking directions to Potternewton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Banstead Park | Small | Walking directions to Banstead Park |
Based on 256 recent sales, the median property price is £270,500 in Chapel Allerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £397,500 | £4,175 |
| Flats | 52 | £190,000 | £2,885 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £312,250 | £3,559 |
| Terraced | 106 | £268,800 | £3,060 |
10 year median price trend in Chapel Allerton
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 4HU.
In the LS8 4HU postcode area, located within Harehills North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 4HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ariana Superstore And Bakery | 325 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HT | Walking directions to Ariana Superstore And Bakery |
| 0.1 mi | Eastern Foods | 329 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HT | Walking directions to Eastern Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Singh Mini Market | 121a Markham Avenue, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS8 4JD | Walking directions to Singh Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Bracken Edge Store | 2 Roundhay Avenue, Harehills, Leeds, LS8 4DU | Walking directions to Bracken Edge Store |
| 0.1 mi | Continental Supermarket | Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 5RL | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS8 4HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cristiana Mirosanu
Chapel Allerton - Elected 7 May 2026
Fabian Hamilton
Leeds North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS8 4HU records about 197 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LS8 4HU in Harehills North is £270,500 (about £3,214 per square metre) based on 256 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LS8 4HU, including Hovingham Primary School (Requires improvement), Bankside Primary School (Good) and Bracken Edge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS8 4HU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,654 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.