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LS8 2RZ

Gipton Wood Road

Roundhay

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Detailed insights for LS8 2RZ

Overview

Postcode LS8 2RZ is located in a major urban area, within the Roundhay area of Leeds in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Lady Wood & Oakwood area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lady Wood & Oakwood is £57,967 per year. The median sale price in Roundhay is £365,000 (around £334 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £222,000 and £535,000. The nearest station is Cross Gates, about 2.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Circle of Colour.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Lady Wood & Oakwood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,553 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lady Wood & Oakwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Lady Wood & Oakwood is £57,967 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from LS8 2RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Lady Wood & Oakwood near LS8 2RZ 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LS8 2RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCircle of ColourSmallWalking directions to Circle of Colour

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
8,257.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.9(-39%)
Burglary
7.53(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.53(-47%)
Vehicle crime
6.46(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-44%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
140
32.11%
British
53
12.16%
Other Asian
43
9.86%
Other
34
7.8%
Indian
33
7.57%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
26.91%
No qualifications
76
21.53%
Level 3 (A level)
71
20.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.8%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
38.97%
Owns with a mortgage
45
33.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
25%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Roundhay

Median price: £365,000
Price per sq ft: £334
Sales (last 12 months): 261
Typical range (middle 50%): £222K – £535K

Based on 261 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £334 per square foot) in Roundhay area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roundhay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£697,500£416
Semi-Detached111£400,000£345
Terraced33£318,000£292
Flats69£160,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roundhay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roundhay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£675,000£169,750£430,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roundhay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roundhay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£238£340£309
2026£408£224£353£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roundhay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roundhay in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 2RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LS8 2RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202645, Gipton Wood Road, Leeds, LS8 2RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
11 Jun 202627, Arlington Road, Leeds, LS8 2RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
03 Jul 202520, Arlington Grove, Leeds, LS8 2SASemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
11 Jun 202697, Easterly Road, Leeds, LS8 2TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
17 Sept 202530, Gipton Wood Road, Leeds, LS8 2SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£322,500

Schools

In the LS8 2RZ postcode area, located within Lady Wood & Oakwood, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LS8 2RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableJohn Jamieson SchoolCommunity special school
0.4 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryHovingham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LS8 2RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LS8 2RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEasterly Road Off Licence135 Easterly Road, Gipton, Leeds, LS8 2TPWalking directions to Easterly Road Off Licence
0.1 miNisa Stores178 Easterley Road, Gipton, Leeds, LS8 3ADWalking directions to Nisa Stores
0.2 miTesco Express224 Easterly Road, Gipton, Leeds, LS8 3ESWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food260 Oakwood Lane, Leeds, LS8 3LEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miGledhow Filling Station355 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4BUWalking directions to Gledhow Filling Station

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Leeds district.

Band A£1,522
Band B£1,776
Band C£2,030
Band D£2,284
Band E£2,791
Band F£3,299
Band G£3,806
Band H£4,567

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 2RZ, 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)Lady Wood & OakwoodE02002366
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Leeds 037EE01011648
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LS8 2RZ

Is LS8 2RZ (Lady Wood & Oakwood) safe?

The area around LS8 2RZ records about 60 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LS8 2RZ?

The median sale price around LS8 2RZ in Roundhay is £365,000 (about £334 per square foot) based on 261 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LS8 2RZ?

There are 12 schools close to LS8 2RZ, including John Jamieson School (Outstanding), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good) and Hovingham Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around LS8 2RZ?

LS8 2RZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,553 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LS8 2RZ (Lady Wood & Oakwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leeds North East covering LS8 2RZ is Fabian Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathleen Johnstone (Labour Party).