Gledhow Avenue is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 1LD is located in the Roundhay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leeds North East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gledhow Avenue, Leeds, LS8 1LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 1LB, LS8 1LE, LS8 1NS, LS8 1LF, LS8 1LG, LS8 1NX, LS8 1HH, LS8 1JZ, LS8 1JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS8 1LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LS8 1LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 29.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 59.9% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.3% | 64.9% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 26.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around LS8 1LD this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 72.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 3.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 61% | 72.6% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 38.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.3% | 83.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
In this area, 90.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 90.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 91.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.3% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gledhow Avenue was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Roundhay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gledhow Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Roundhay and the 610th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Gledhow Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,500 | 2021-03-04 | £698,483 |
| 32 Gledhow Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-06-29 | £674,475 |
| 25 Gledhow Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-10-06 | £771,807 |
| 33 Gledhow Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,500 | 2017-09-08 | £541,162 |
| 26 Gledhow Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2017-04-11 | £639,711 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gledhow Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | 2out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerr Mackie Primary School Gledhow Lane , LS8 1NE | 2out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Hall Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP | 2out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 2out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhay School Gledhow Lane , Roundhay LS8 1ND | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 5,355 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Savvy Baker Cafe | 96 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 438 yd | |
| Lidgett Lane Larder | 99 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 472 yd | |
| St Edmunds Church | Lidgett Park Road, Lidgett Park | 563 yd | |
| Hama Korean Restaurant | Louis House, Princes Avenue | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenwood Community Association | High Wood, Brackenwood Drive | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Wa | 94 - 94A Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 444 yd | |
| Ray's Fish And Chips | 221 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 778 yd | |
| Lidgett Pizzeria | 231 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gledhow Primary School LIDGETT LANE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| North Leeds Cricket Club OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Roundhay School Technology College GLEDHOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Leeds Police Sports Club POLICE SPORTS GROUND POLICE SPORTS GROUND GLEDHOW LANE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Roundhay Park OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School TALBOT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School (Closed) Talbot Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.