Postcode LS8 2BU 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 average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 3.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wigton Moor Woods.
Roundhay West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,737 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Roundhay West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Roundhay West is £71,223 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LS8 2BU.
Roundhay West near LS8 2BU 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wigton Moor Woods | Large | Walking directions to Wigton Moor Woods |
| 0.3 mi | The Bumps | Medium | Walking directions to The Bumps |
| 0.4 mi | Treetops | Medium | Walking directions to Treetops |
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 2BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 45, Westcombe Avenue, Leeds, LS8 2BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 22, Westcombe Avenue, Leeds, LS8 2BS | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 127, West Park Drive West, Leeds, LS8 2BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 34, Kingswood Gardens, Leeds, LS8 2BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £396,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 44, Kingswood Gardens, Leeds, LS8 2BH | Terraced | Freehold | £537,500 |
In the LS8 2BU postcode area, located within Roundhay West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Roundhay Express Petrol | Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1BD | Walking directions to Asda Roundhay Express Petrol |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 135-137 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 1AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 52 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2ET | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 2BU, 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 2BU 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.
The median sale price around LS8 2BU in Roundhay West is £355,050 (about £330 per square foot) based on 281 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LS8 2BU, including Talbot Primary School (Outstanding), Allerton Grange School (Good) and Highfield Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LS8 2BU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,737 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 2BU is Fabian Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathleen Johnstone (Labour Party).