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LS8 1LQ

Lidgett Lane

Roundhay

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Overview

Postcode LS8 1LQ 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 West area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Roundhay West is £71,223 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park located about 2.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lidgett Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Roundhay West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Roundhay West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Roundhay West is £71,223 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Roundhay West near LS8 1LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Burley Park located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS8 1LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLidgett ParkMediumWalking directions to Lidgett Park
0.5 miAllerton Grange FieldsMediumWalking directions to Allerton Grange Fields
0.5 miTalbot Fold Community GardensSmallWalking directions to Talbot Fold Community Gardens

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
4,735.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
13.58(+166%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.22(-72%)
Vehicle crime
9.5(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.43(-62%)
Other theft
3.39(-49%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
76.97%
Indian
17
5.59%
Other White
12
3.95%
Pakistani
11
3.62%
Bangladeshi
6
1.97%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
66.82%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.64%
No qualifications
13
5.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.55%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
51.46%
Owns outright
42
40.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.85%
Social rents from council
1
0.97%
Other social rented
1
0.97%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Roundhay

Based on 251 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Roundhay area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roundhay 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 Roundhay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached43£600,000£4,354
Flats66£166,000£2,594
Semi-Detached114£412,875£3,691
Terraced28£336,250£3,218

10 year median price trend in Roundhay

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 2026117, The Drive, Leeds, LS8 1LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£463,500
24 Jun 202578, The Drive, Leeds, LS8 1LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£432,000
02 May 202586, The Drive, Leeds, LS8 1LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
17 Sept 202526, Chandos Place, Leeds, LS8 1QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
28 Nov 20257, James Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£358,000

Schools

In the LS8 1LQ postcode area, located within Roundhay West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS8 1LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGledhow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMoor Allerton Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miAll-throughRoundhay SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).

Band A£1,448
Band B£1,690
Band C£1,931
Band D£2,172
Band E£2,655
Band F£3,138
Band G£3,621
Band H£4,345

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 1LQ, 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 WestE02002353
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 024DE01011654
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS8 1LQ

Is LS8 1LQ (Roundhay West) safe?

The area around LS8 1LQ records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 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, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LS8 1LQ?

The median sale price around LS8 1LQ in Roundhay West is £360,000 (about £3,571 per square metre) based on 251 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS8 1LQ?

There are 12 schools close to LS8 1LQ, including Gledhow Primary School (Good), Moor Allerton Hall Primary School (Good) and Roundhay School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS8 1LQ?

LS8 1LQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,784 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.