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LS8 1SE

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Overview

Postcode LS8 1SE 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 3.0 miles away. There are 6 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
3.8%
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

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% 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 1SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Gledhow near LS8 1SE 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS8 1SE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miChandos ParkSmallWalking directions to Chandos Park

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
752.3 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
261
71.9%
Pakistani
22
6.06%
Other White
21
5.79%
Indian
18
4.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.03%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
187
65.85%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.1%
No qualifications
21
7.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.28%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
40.91%
Owns outright
52
39.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.39%
Social rents from council
3
2.27%
Other social rented
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202541, Davies Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£533,985
04 Jul 202542, Davies Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1JYDetachedFreehold£1,172,000
21 Nov 202532, Parkwood Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1JWDetachedFreehold£700,000
25 Nov 2025Highfield, Old Park Road, Leeds, LS8 1JXDetachedFreehold£1,690,000
08 May 20265, Denton Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1LESemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000

Schools

In the LS8 1SE postcode area, located within Gledhow, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS8 1SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughRoundhay SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryGledhow Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKerr Mackie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS8 1SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop2-4 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, LS8 1LWWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 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 1SE, 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 Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LS8 1SE

Is LS8 1SE (Gledhow) safe?

The area around LS8 1SE 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 1SE?

The median sale price around LS8 1SE 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 1SE?

There are 10 schools close to LS8 1SE, including Roundhay School (Outstanding), Gledhow Primary School (Good) and Kerr Mackie Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS8 1SE?

LS8 1SE 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.