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LS8 2BH

Kingswood Gardens

Roundhay

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Detailed insights for LS8 2BH

Overview

Postcode LS8 2BH 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.7 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 3.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Wigton Moor Woods.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Roundhay West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Roundhay West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from LS8 2BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Roundhay West near LS8 2BH 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS8 2BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWigton Moor WoodsLargeWalking directions to Wigton Moor Woods
0.3 miThe BumpsMediumWalking directions to The Bumps
0.3 miTreetopsMediumWalking directions to Treetops

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
6,210 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.49(-51%)
Vehicle crime
7.88(+40%)
Shoplifting
7.16(-18%)
Public order
5.73(-35%)
Burglary
5.73(+12%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
71.74%
Pakistani
31
7.62%
Other White
16
3.93%
Other
14
3.44%
Indian
13
3.19%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
220
64.33%
Level 3 (A level)
43
12.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.06%
No qualifications
20
5.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
4.68%
Total 16+ residents: 342

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
38.32%
Owns with a mortgage
61
36.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
22.75%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.2%
Other social rented
1
0.6%
Total households: 167

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 2BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 2BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 202544, Kingswood Gardens, Leeds, LS8 2BHTerracedFreehold£537,500
25 Sept 202553, Kingswood Gardens, Leeds, LS8 2BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
17 Jan 202523, Kingswood Grove, Leeds, LS8 2BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£452,550
30 May 202548, Kedleston Road, Leeds, LS8 2BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
21 Feb 202552, Kedleston Road, Leeds, LS8 2BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the LS8 2BH postcode area, located within Roundhay West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS8 2BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryTalbot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHighfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryAllerton Grange SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 2BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS8 2BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's Local135-137 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 1AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miAsda Roundhay Express PetrolStreet Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1BDWalking directions to Asda Roundhay Express Petrol
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food52 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2ETWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 2BH, 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 024CE01011652
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS8 2BH

Is LS8 2BH (Roundhay West) safe?

The area around LS8 2BH records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 2BH?

The median sale price around LS8 2BH in Roundhay West is £360,000 (about £3,571 per square metre) based on 251 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS8 2BH?

There are 7 schools close to LS8 2BH, including Talbot Primary School (Outstanding), Highfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Allerton Grange School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS8 2BH?

LS8 2BH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,628 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.