Postcode LS8 1JZ 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 Gledhow area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gledhow is £62,240 per year. The nearest station is Leeds, about 3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Chandos Park.
Gledhow has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,893 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Gledhow has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gledhow is £62,240 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS8 1JZ.
Gledhow near LS8 1JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leeds located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chandos Park | Small | Walking directions to Chandos Park |
Based on 281 recent sales, the median property price is £355,050 (about £330 per square foot) in Roundhay area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £675,000 | £407 |
| Semi-Detached | 124 | £395,500 | £340 |
| Terraced | 33 | £272,500 | £294 |
| Flats | 75 | £170,000 | £238 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £317 |
| 2026 | £397 | £241 | £337 | £287 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1JZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 25, Davies Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1JZ | Detached | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 41, Davies Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £533,985 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 42, Davies Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1JY | Detached | Freehold | £1,172,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 35, Gledhow Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1LD | Detached | Freehold | £637,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 33, Gledhow Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1LD | Detached | Freehold | £825,000 |
In the LS8 1JZ postcode area, located within Gledhow, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 1JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 2-4 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, LS8 1LW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Kopal Retail | 98-100 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow, Leeds, LS8 1HR | Walking directions to Kopal Retail |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS8 1JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathleen Johnstone
Roundhay - Elected 7 May 2026
Fabian Hamilton
Leeds North East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LS8 1JZ records about 71 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. 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LS8 1JZ in Gledhow is £355,050 (about £330 per square foot) based on 281 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LS8 1JZ, including Roundhay School (Outstanding), Gledhow Primary School (Good) and Kerr Mackie Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS8 1JZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,893 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds North East covering LS8 1JZ is Fabian Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathleen Johnstone (Labour Party).