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LS8 2QS

Back Oakwood Drive

Roundhay

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Detailed insights for LS8 2QS

Overview

Postcode LS8 2QS 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gledhow is £62,240 per year. The nearest station is Cross Gates located about 2.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Gledhow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,114 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Gledhow has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 2QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Gledhow near LS8 2QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cross Gates located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
411
Population density
2,486.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.81(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.18(+76%)
Vehicle crime
12.59(+124%)
Other theft
11.93(+79%)
Burglary
10.6(+108%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
67.97%
Pakistani
30
7.33%
Other White
28
6.85%
Other Asian
17
4.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
2.69%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
192
58.54%
No qualifications
41
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
41
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.15%
Apprenticeship
12
3.66%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
38.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
31.54%
Owns outright
38
25.5%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.68%
Shared ownership
1
0.67%
Total households: 149

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 2QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 2QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 20252B, Oakwood Lane, Leeds, LS8 2JQFlatsLeasehold£158,000
18 Jul 20252A, Oakwood Lane, Leeds, LS8 2JQFlatsLeasehold£170,000
03 Nov 202523, Oakwood Avenue, Leeds, LS8 2HZTerracedFreehold£672,500
24 Jul 20251, Oakwood Avenue, Leeds, LS8 2HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£690,000
07 Apr 202525, Oakwood Avenue, Leeds, LS8 2HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the LS8 2QS postcode area, located within Gledhow, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LS8 2QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRoundhay St John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miAll-throughRoundhay SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryKerr Mackie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LS8 2QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS8 2QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco361 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4BUWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miGledhow Filling Station355 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4BUWalking directions to Gledhow Filling Station

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 2QS, 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 032DE01011645
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LS8 2QS

Is LS8 2QS (Gledhow) safe?

The area around LS8 2QS records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 8 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 2QS?

The median sale price around LS8 2QS 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 2QS?

There are 8 schools close to LS8 2QS, including Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School, Roundhay School (Outstanding) and Kerr Mackie Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LS8 2QS?

LS8 2QS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,114 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.