The Drive is in Roundhay, Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 1LN 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 The Drive, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 1LJ, LS8 1QR, LS8 1LQ, LS8 1LL, LS8 1HW, LS8 1QS, LS8 1QT, LS8 1HP, LS8 1LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS8 1LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LS8 1LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 42.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 43.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 56.7% | 56.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 1LN this area, 8% 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 8% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.3% | 61.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 72.8% | 72.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 86.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 88.1% | 85.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.2% lower than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 32nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Moortown and the 1143rd lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 The Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-06-28 | £411,094 |
| 86 The Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £361,743 | 2020-09-01 | £465,405 |
| 80 The Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-02-10 | £498,088 |
| 90 The Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2016-11-17 | £533,337 |
| 86 The Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-03-03 | £591,447 |
LS8 1LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Allerton Hall Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP | 2out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | 2out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Primary School East Moor Road , Roundhay LS8 1AF | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerr Mackie Primary School Gledhow Lane , LS8 1NE | 2out of 4 | 1,039 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 | 1,079 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 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Jewish Free School Henry Cohen Campus , Wentworth Avenue LS17 7TN | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton High School King Lane , LS17 7AG | 4out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane , Meanwood LS6 4QE | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,466 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 | 3,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 5,081 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 | 910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 3,036 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 | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,465 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 | 58 yd | |
| Lidgett Lane Larder | 99 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 99 yd | |
| St Edmunds Church | Lidgett Park Road, Lidgett Park | 537 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | Unit 2, 139 Street Lane, Roundhay | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenwood Community Association | High Wood, Brackenwood Drive | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Wa | 94 - 94A Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 65 yd | |
| Ray's Fish And Chips | 221 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 402 yd | |
| Lidgett Pizzeria | 231 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 402 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 143 Street Lane, Roundhay | 1,051 yd | |
| Harpos | 147 Street Lane, Roundhay | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Street Lane, Roundhay | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gledhow Primary School LIDGETT LANE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School TALBOT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School (Closed) Talbot Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground BENTCLIFFE AVENUE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Leeds Police Sports Club POLICE SPORTS GROUND POLICE SPORTS GROUND GLEDHOW LANE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| North Leeds Cricket Club OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Roundhay School Technology College GLEDHOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Roundhay Park OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Gym Pro Ltd STREET LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 339.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.