Postcode LS8 1SQ 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 Park & Slaid Hill area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill is £64,209 per year. The nearest station is Cross Gates, about 3.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lidgett Park.
Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill is £64,209 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS8 1SQ.
Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill near LS8 1SQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cross Gates located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lidgett Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lidgett Park |
| 0.1 mi | Canal Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Canal Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Talbot Fold Community Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Talbot Fold Community Gardens |
Based on 281 recent sales, the median property price is £355,050 (about £330 per square foot) in Roundhay area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £675,000 | £407 |
| Semi-Detached | 124 | £395,500 | £340 |
| Terraced | 33 | £272,500 | £294 |
| Flats | 75 | £170,000 | £238 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £317 |
| 2026 | £397 | £241 | £337 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 1SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 14, Fernwood, Leeds, LS8 1SQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £272,500 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 6, Fernwood Court, Leeds, LS8 1SH | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 11, Fernwood Court, Leeds, LS8 1SH | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | Flat 5, 4, Park Villas, Leeds, LS8 1DL | Flats | Leasehold | £344,500 | |
| 11 May 2026 | Flat 5, 3, Park Villas, Leeds, LS8 1DL | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the LS8 1SQ postcode area, located within Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 1SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 52 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2ET | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Roundhay Express Petrol | Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1BD | Walking directions to Asda Roundhay Express Petrol |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 135-137 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 1AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LS8 1SQ, 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 1SQ records about 65 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, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around LS8 1SQ in Roundhay Park & Slaid Hill is £355,050 (about £330 per square foot) based on 281 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LS8 1SQ, including Talbot Primary School (Outstanding), Allerton Grange School (Good) and Moor Allerton Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS8 1SQ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leeds North East covering LS8 1SQ is Fabian Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathleen Johnstone (Labour Party).