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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.

All postcodes in Gledhow

LS81PE

Lidgett Hill

LS81PL

Lidgett Lane

LS81NN

Thorn Lane

LS81QH

Lincombe Rise

LS81NF

Thorn Lane

LS81PB

Lidgett Avenue

LS84DD

Ridgeway

LS81JZ

Davies Avenue

LS82RS

Copgrove Road

LS81PH

Gledhow Grange View

LS81RY

St Margarets Avenue

LS84BS

Well House Road

LS84AA

Gledhow Rise

LS82FE

Back Oakwood Avenue

LS84DB

Coppice Way

LS81LX

Parkwood Mews

LS81RW

Fitzroy Drive

LS84DH

Gledhow Wood Road

LS81PG

Gledhow Lane

LS82JA

Oakwood Nook

LS81JT

Old Park Road

LS81QB

Chandos Gardens

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.