Chandos Gardens is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 1LW 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 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, LS8 1LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 1HU, LS8 1LP, LS8 1QS, LS8 1LS, LS8 1QT, LS8 1QU, LS8 1LQ, LS8 1QR, LS8 1LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS8 1LW 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 1LW, 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 1LW 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 Chandos Gardens was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.9% lower than the Moortown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chandos Gardens has the 41st highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Moortown and the 892nd lowest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-12-18 | £388,201 |
| 50 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-07-29 | £487,049 |
| 32 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,500 | 2022-07-21 | £425,111 |
| 48 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-05-24 | £272,877 |
| 34 Chandos Gardens, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-02-21 | £543,548 |
LS8 1LW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gledhow First School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Hall First School Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Hall Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerr Mackie Primary School Gledhow Lane , LS8 1NE | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Old Park Road , LS8 1JU | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC School 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainbeck High School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Grange Middle School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Hall Middle School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 3QU | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Cowper Middle School Cowper Street , LS7 4DR | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Thomas Danby Roundhay Road , LS7 3BG | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Leeds Preparatory School North Park House , North Park Avenue LS8 1HS | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alcuin School 64 Woodland Lane , LS7 4PD | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Kauthar Girls Academy Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidgett Lane Larder | 99 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 205 yd | |
| The Savvy Baker Cafe | 96 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 237 yd | |
| St Edmunds Church | Lidgett Park Road, Lidgett Park | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenwood Community Association | High Wood, Brackenwood Drive | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Wa | 94 - 94A Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 243 yd | |
| Ray's Fish And Chips | 221 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 481 yd | |
| Lidgett Pizzeria | 231 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 481 yd | |
| G-WU Restaurant And Bar | 300 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 1,065 yd | |
| Pizza House Company (Moortown) | 302 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 296 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gledhow Primary School LIDGETT LANE | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Leeds Police Sports Club POLICE SPORTS GROUND POLICE SPORTS GROUND GLEDHOW LANE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School TALBOT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School (Closed) Talbot Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground BENTCLIFFE AVENUE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Roundhay School Technology College GLEDHOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 965 yd |
| North Leeds Cricket Club OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Primary School HARROGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,046 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.