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LS8 1NW

Lidgett Walk

Roundhay

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Detailed insights for LS8 1NW

Overview

Postcode LS8 1NW 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. The average income per household in Gledhow is £62,240 per year. The nearest station is Leeds located about 2.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Chandos Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Gledhow has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,615 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Gledhow has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Gledhow is £62,240 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Gledhow near LS8 1NW 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS8 1NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miChandos ParkSmallWalking directions to Chandos Park

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
5,047.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.78(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.71(+52%)
Vehicle crime
12.41(+120%)
Public order
8.06(-9%)
Other theft
5.58(-16%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
84.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
4.36%
Irish
11
3.43%
Other White
9
2.8%
Caribbean
5
1.56%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
69.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.76%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.2%
No qualifications
11
4.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.75%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
52.94%
Owns with a mortgage
49
41.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.04%
Other social rented
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 202620, Thorn Lane, Leeds, LS8 1NNDetachedFreehold£525,000
29 Aug 2025121, Gledhow Lane, Leeds, LS8 1NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
25 Feb 202638, Gledhow Wood Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£678,000
03 Nov 20252, Gledhow Wood Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£672,000
15 Aug 20254, Gledhow Wood Grove, Leeds, LS8 1NZSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the LS8 1NW postcode area, located within Gledhow, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS8 1NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKerr Mackie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGledhow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miAll-throughRoundhay SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS8 1NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop2-4 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, LS8 1LWWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 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 1NW, 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)GledhowE02002361
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 032BE01011641
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS8 1NW

Is LS8 1NW (Gledhow) safe?

The area around LS8 1NW 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.

What is the average house price near LS8 1NW?

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

What schools are near LS8 1NW?

There are 13 schools close to LS8 1NW, including Kerr Mackie Primary School (Good), Gledhow Primary School (Good) and Roundhay School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS8 1NW?

LS8 1NW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,615 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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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.