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About

Gledhow is a residential suburb situated to the north-east of Leeds city centre. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, including Victorian and Edwardian properties as well as more modern developments. It is positioned near the University of Leeds and the large open space of Gledhow Valley Woods.

The area's focal point is Gledhow Lake, a sizeable body of water surrounded by woodland. This lake, once part of a historic estate, provides a distinct natural feature within the suburban setting. The local topography includes noticeable slopes, offering views across parts of the city.

Area overview

On average Gledhow has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gledhow is £62,240 per year. There are 3 schools in Gledhow: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gledhow is home to around 6,069 people, with a population density of about 3,156.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gledhow Population
6,069
Population density
3,156.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.25(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.98(+12%)
Vehicle crime
10.05(+79%)
Public order
8.73(-1%)
Other theft
7.25(+9%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,024
66.35%
Pakistani
524
8.64%
Other White
260
4.29%
Indian
214
3.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
135
2.23%
Total population: 6,065

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,542
54%
Level 3 (A level)
568
12.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
531
11.28%
No qualifications
525
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
312
6.63%
Total 16+ residents: 4,707

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
903
36.44%
Owns outright
762
30.75%
Social rents from council
390
15.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
328
13.24%
Other forms of private rent
40
1.61%
Total households: 2,478

Property prices in Gledhow

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Gledhow area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gledhow in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gledhow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£572,500£4,260
Flats14£128,000£2,251
Semi-Detached35£500,000£3,786
Terraced9£260,000£3,514

10 years median price trend in Gledhow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gledhow.

Frequently asked questions about Gledhow

Is Gledhow safe?

Gledhow records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gledhow?

The median sale price in Gledhow is £387,500 (about £3,629 per square metre) based on 70 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Gledhow?

Gledhow has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Gledhow?

Gledhow scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gledhow sits around rank 19,514 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gledhow?

The average household income in Gledhow is around £62,240 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Gledhow

LS81ND

Thorn Lane

LS81RJ

Brackenwood Drive

LS84DF

Ridgeway

LS81JX

Old Park Road

LS84BY

Well House Avenue

LS84DE

Woodland Court

LS81JU

Old Park Road

LS84AR

Roundhay Road

LS81PS

Lincombe Drive

LS81RS

Oakwell Mount

LS81NQ

Gledhow Lane

LS81NG

Lambert Avenue

LS81PU

Lincombe Drive

LS82JQ

Oakwood Lane

LS81JW

Parkwood Avenue

LS82NZ

Oakwood Lane

LS81LR

Borrough Avenue

LS81NY

Gledhow Wood Avenue

LS84BA

Roundhay Road

LS81NR

Lidgett Grove

LS81PJ

Gledhow Grange Walk

LS81PQ

Lidgett Lane

LS81NP

Jackson Avenue

LS81QA

Brackenwood Drive

LS81RX

St Margarets View

LS82JG

Oakwood Mount

LS84AP

Nicholson Court

LS81JP

Parkwood Way

LS84AX

Ravenscar Mount

LS81NW

Lidgett Walk

LS81QQ

Lincombe Drive

LS81RP

Fitzroy Drive

LS81NU

Gledhow Avenue

LS82JE

Oakwood Gardens

LS81QG

Lincombe Bank

LS81PF

Gledhow Wood Road

LS81SB

St Catherines Walk

LS84BF

Roundhay

LS84AD

Oakwell Mount

LS84BB

Gledhow Wood Road

LS81SE

Parkwood View

LS82QS

Back Oakwood Drive

LS81JS

Ryder Gardens

LS82HU

Roundhay Road

LS84BT

Well House Crescent

LS84AJ

Dean Court

LS82HZ

Oakwood Avenue

LS81NS

Jackson Avenue

LS84AF

Oakwell Crescent

LS81SF

Brackenwood Drive

LS82JB

Oakwood Drive

LS84AL

Oakwell Oval

LS81PX

Lincombe Mount

LS84BX

Well House Drive

LS84AH

Dean Avenue

LS82JD

Oakwood Place

LS81NX

Gledhow Wood Avenue

LS84DP

Gledhow Valley Road

LS81LP

Chandos Gardens

LS81PD

The Laurels

LS82BN

Oakwood Grove

LS81SD

Gledhow Lane

LS81PY

Brackenwood Green

LS81PA

Gledhow Wood Grove

LS81LD

Gledhow Avenue

LS81RR

Oakwell Gardens

LS82FA

Park Avenue

LS84AT

Ravenscar Walk

LS84DG

Gledhow Wood Road

LS81PT

Lincombe Drive

LS84AE

Oakwell Drive

LS81NJ

Gledhow Lane

LS81RF

Lidgett Towers

LS81LA

Green View Court

LS81RG

Brackenwood Drive

LS84AS

Ravenscar Avenue

LS81JR

Parkwood Gardens

LS81QE

Chandos Fold

LS81PN

Gledhow Wood Close

LS82PA

Oakwood Grove

LS81SA

Gledhow Lane

LS81NL

Lambert Drive

LS81PZ

Brackenwood Drive

LS84AQ

Oakwell Avenue

LS81RZ

St Margarets Grove

LS81NZ

Gledhow Wood Grove

LS81QL

Lincombe Drive

LS81RU

St Margarets Drive

LS84AG

Fitzroy Drive

LS81RT

Gledhow Lane

LS84DQ

Ridgeway Close

LS84AU

Ravenscar Terrace

LS84LU

Frontline Close

LS81NE

Gledhow Lane

LS81RL

Brackenwood Close

LS81NT

Jackson Avenue

LS84AB

Fitzroy Drive

LS81QD

Chandos Walk

LS81NH

Lambert Avenue

LS81QJ

Gledhow Towers

Data Sources

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.