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Roundhay West

About

Roundhay West is a residential area in northeast Leeds. It sits directly south of Roundhay Park, one of the largest urban parks in Europe, which provides extensive green space. The housing stock is largely composed of interwar and post-war semi-detached and detached homes, with some modern developments. The area is served by local shopping parades on Street Lane and Oakwood Lane, offering everyday conveniences.

The community is well-connected by several bus routes into Leeds city centre and surrounding suburbs. The presence of several well-regarded primary and secondary schools contributes to its family-oriented character. The area's proximity to the park's formal gardens, lakes, and woodlands is a defining feature of daily life for many residents.

Area overview

On average Roundhay West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roundhay West is £71,223 per year. There are 2 schools in Roundhay West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Roundhay West is home to around 6,016 people, with a population density of about 4,829.0 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Roundhay West Population

6,016

Population density

4,829 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.11(-49%)

Vehicle crime

5.98(+7%)

Burglary

5.32(+4%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.82(-72%)

Public order

3.82(-57%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

4,033

67.04%

Pakistani

447

7.43%

Indian

337

5.6%

Other White

203

3.37%

Other

180

2.99%

Total population: 6,016

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,711

57.23%

Level 3 (A level)

565

11.93%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

478

10.09%

No qualifications

458

9.67%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

277

5.85%

Total 16+ residents: 4,737

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

959

41.41%

Owns outright

884

38.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

256

11.05%

Other social rented

3.89%

Social rents from council

3.63%

Total households: 2,316

Property prices in Roundhay West

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £414,062 in Roundhay West area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,172,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Roundhay West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£540,000	£420,800	£500,000	£712,000	£1,019,200
Flats	3	£190,000	£172,000	£180,000	£195,000	£199,000
Semi-Detached	39	£415,000	£213,500	£377,500	£515,000	£585,150
Terraced	5	£206,000	£189,400	£203,000	£215,000	£297,400

10 years median price trend in Roundhay West

All postcodes in Roundhay West

LS81HD

Lidgett Park Road

LS81RA

Larkhill Walk

LS81LN

The Drive

LS81BH

Ayresome Terrace

LS81ET

East Moor Close

LS81AN

Devonshire Avenue

LS81EY

North Park Avenue

LS81AZ

Holmfield Drive

LS81EJ

North Park Avenue

LS81HQ

The View

LS81EX

Lidgett Mount

LS81QT

Chandos Terrace

LS82BW

Street Lane

LS81AG

Talbot Road

LS81AX

Devonshire Crescent

LS82BH

Kingswood Gardens

LS81HU

Chandos Mews

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail