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LS8 1JE

Avenue Victoria

Roundhay

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Overview

Postcode LS8 1JE is located in a major urban area, within the Roundhay ward of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill is £64,209 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 3.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Canal Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill is £64,209 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS8 1JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill near LS8 1JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leeds located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS8 1JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCanal GardensSmallWalking directions to Canal Gardens

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
3,908.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.74(+94%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.68(-46%)
Vehicle crime
10.83(+92%)
Burglary
8.8(+73%)
Other theft
6.09(-8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
74.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
8.62%
Chinese
10
3.08%
Roma
10
3.08%
Other White
8
2.46%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
69.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.16%
No qualifications
20
8.77%
Level 3 (A level)
15
6.58%
Apprenticeship
3
1.32%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
52.68%
Owns outright
41
36.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.93%
Social rents from council
1
0.89%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Roundhay

Median price£357,500
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)274
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £535K

Based on 274 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 (about £332 per square foot) in Roundhay area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roundhay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£656,250£410
Semi-Detached122£395,500£344
Terraced33£272,500£294
Flats71£170,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roundhay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roundhay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£453,750£140,567£250,000£186,625
2017£466,000£136,000£274,625£209,975
2018£510,000£167,500£277,500£235,000
2019£405,000£145,750£315,000£225,000
2020£480,615£138,750£315,000£248,750
2021£540,000£176,000£322,500£260,000
2022£595,000£165,000£379,000£295,250
2023£660,000£192,000£386,000£309,400
2024£589,050£189,975£380,000£285,000
2025£620,000£180,000£385,000£320,000
2026£550,000£177,500£425,000£240,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roundhay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roundhay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266£192£232£205
2017£279£192£244£211
2018£308£199£255£231
2019£292£197£264£235
2020£312£190£275£258
2021£321£227£298£276
2022£410£223£338£275
2023£397£218£336£307
2024£393£242£342£312
2025£405£235£340£309
2026£408£226£344£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roundhay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 20264, Avenue Victoria, Leeds, LS8 1JEDetachedFreehold£930,500
25 Nov 2025Highfield, Old Park Road, Leeds, LS8 1JXDetachedFreehold£1,690,000
04 Jul 202542, Davies Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1JYDetachedFreehold£1,172,000
28 Nov 202525, Davies Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1JZDetachedFreehold£850,000
26 Sept 202541, Davies Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£533,985

Schools

In the LS8 1JE postcode area, located within Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS8 1JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughRoundhay SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryGledhow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKerr Mackie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 1JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS8 1JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop2-4 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, LS8 1LWWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miKopal Retail98-100 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow, Leeds, LS8 1HRWalking directions to Kopal Retail

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LS8 1JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathleen Johnstone

Roundhay - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Fabian Hamilton

Leeds North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLeedsE08000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeeds North EastE14001321
WardRoundhayE05011411
ParishLeeds, unparished areaE43000294
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Roundhay Park & Slaid HillE02002349
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 020DE01011655
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS8 1JE

Is LS8 1JE (Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill) safe?

The area around LS8 1JE records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near LS8 1JE?

The median sale price around LS8 1JE in Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill is £357,500 (about £332 per square foot) based on 274 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS8 1JE?

There are 8 schools close to LS8 1JE, including Roundhay School (Outstanding), Gledhow Primary School (Good) and Kerr Mackie Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS8 1JE?

LS8 1JE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS8 1JE (Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North East covering LS8 1JE is Fabian Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathleen Johnstone (Labour Party).

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