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LS8 1QZ

Larkhill Close

Roundhay

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Detailed insights for LS8 1QZ

Overview

Postcode LS8 1QZ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roundhay West is £71,223 per year. The nearest station is Burley Park, about 2.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lidgett Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Roundhay West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Roundhay West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.3%

Approximately 37.3% 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 1QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Roundhay West near LS8 1QZ 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 1QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLidgett ParkMediumWalking directions to Lidgett Park
0.3 miAllerton Grange FieldsMediumWalking directions to Allerton Grange Fields
0.4 miAllerton Grange ParkSmallWalking directions to Allerton Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
6,042.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.92(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.58(-47%)
Public order
7(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.67(-46%)
Other theft
3.5(-47%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
50.16%
Pakistani
31
10.03%
Caribbean
15
4.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
4.85%
Other White
15
4.85%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
29.92%
No qualifications
54
21.26%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
36.51%
Social rents from council
44
34.92%
Owns outright
22
17.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.35%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202632, Larkhill Close, Leeds, LS8 1QZTerracedFreehold£215,000
31 Mar 20253, Larkhill Close, Leeds, LS8 1QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
20 Mar 20266, Chandos Garth, Leeds, LS8 1QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
24 Mar 202629, Brackenwood Drive, Leeds, LS8 1RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,000
31 Jul 202521, Brackenwood Drive, Leeds, LS8 1RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS8 1QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMoor Allerton Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryAllerton Grange SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGledhow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 1QZ, 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 024BE01011517
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS8 1QZ

Is LS8 1QZ (Roundhay West) safe?

The area around LS8 1QZ 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.

What is the average house price near LS8 1QZ?

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

What schools are near LS8 1QZ?

There are 13 schools close to LS8 1QZ, including Moor Allerton Hall Primary School (Good), Allerton Grange School (Good) and Gledhow Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS8 1QZ?

LS8 1QZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,400 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS8 1QZ (Roundhay West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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