Postcode LS8 1QU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.6 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 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Lidgett Park.
Roundhay West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,839 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Roundhay West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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.
The average income per household in Roundhay West is £71,223 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS8 1QU.
Roundhay West near LS8 1QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Burley Park located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidgett Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lidgett Park |
| 0.4 mi | Allerton Grange Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Allerton Grange Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Allerton Grange Park | Small | Walking directions to Allerton Grange Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £600,000 | £4,354 |
| Flats | 66 | £166,000 | £2,594 |
| Semi-Detached | 114 | £412,875 | £3,691 |
| Terraced | 28 | £336,250 | £3,218 |
10 year median price trend in Roundhay
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1QU.
In the LS8 1QU postcode area, located within Roundhay West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kopal Retail | 98-100 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow, Leeds, LS8 1HR | Walking directions to Kopal Retail |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 2-4 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, LS8 1LW | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS8 1QU, 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 1QU records about 64 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, burglary and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LS8 1QU in Roundhay West is £360,000 (about £3,571 per square metre) based on 251 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LS8 1QU, including Moor Allerton Hall Primary School (Good), Gledhow Primary School (Good) and Allerton Grange School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS8 1QU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,839 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.