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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 78 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
78
Deprivation level
5/10
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
34.44(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.85(-7%)
Vehicle crime
10.38(+86%)
Public order
8.4(-6%)
Other theft
6.26(-6%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £321,000 in Gledhow area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,670,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gledhow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£552,000
Flats15£180,000
Semi-Detached33£400,000
Terraced7£240,000

10 years median price trend in Gledhow

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

All postcodes in Gledhow

LS81JU

Old Park Road

LS81QE

Chandos Fold

LS84AU

Ravenscar Terrace

LS84DD

Ridgeway

LS81NG

Lambert Avenue

LS82JB

Oakwood Drive

LS82HZ

Oakwood Avenue

LS84DE

Woodland Court

LS82FA

Park Avenue

LS81NF

Thorn Lane

LS81RF

Lidgett Towers

LS81JX

Old Park Road

LS81NH

Lambert Avenue

LS81NL

Lambert Drive

LS81NP

Jackson Avenue

LS81LD

Gledhow Avenue

LS81RU

St Margarets Drive

LS81QB

Chandos Gardens

LS81SD

Gledhow Lane

LS82PA

Oakwood Grove

LS81NQ

Gledhow Lane

LS84BF

Roundhay

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.