Lincombe Drive is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 1PS 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 Lincombe Drive, Leeds, LS8 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 1RN, LS8 1PR, LS8 1RF, LS8 1RG, LS17 6LR, LS8 1RH, LS8 1QX, LS8 1RJ, LS8 1PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LS8 1PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 55.6% | 7.6% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 52% | 44.4% | -7.6% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 1PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 47.8% | 48.3% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 25.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 33.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 19% | 23.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 25.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 14.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 30.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74% | 77.5% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 88.8% | 86.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 85.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.3% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lincombe Drive was 183.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.1% higher than the Roundhay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lincombe Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Roundhay and the 492nd highest crime rate of 2,525 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Lincombe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-07-07 | £247,335 |
| 28 Lincombe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-12-06 | £123,299 |
| 17 Lincombe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-10 | £242,968 |
| 11 Lincombe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-03-19 | £209,395 |
| 45 Lincombe Drive, Leeds, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-01-26 | £210,895 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Allerton Hall First School Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moor Allerton Hall Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS17 6QP | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow First School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allerton Grange School Talbot Avenue , LS17 6SF | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's RC School 292 Harrogate Road , LS17 6SX | - not rated | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay School Old Park Road , LS8 1JU | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stainbeck High School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 1,693 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 | 566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Middle School Wood Lane , LS7 3QF | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Hall Middle School Stainbeck Lane , LS7 3QU | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Middle School Lingfield Drive , LS17 7HB | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Cranmer CofE Middle School Lingfield Approach , LS17 7HL | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds College of Technology Cookridge Street , LS2 8BL | - not rated | 4,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Mathematics School 105 Albion Street , LS1 5AS | - not rated | 4,718 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 | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | 4out of 4 | 3,029 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 | 627 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alcuin School 64 Woodland Lane , LS7 4PD | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Kauthar Girls Academy Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Shadwell Children's Centre Shadwell Lane , LS17 8AG | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | 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 | 407 yd | |
| The Savvy Baker Cafe | 96 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 455 yd | |
| Rabbit Hole Coffee / Rabbit Hole Travelling Coffee Shop | 1 Stainburn Parade, Moor Allerton | 693 yd | |
| Capri At Roundhay | 112 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 863 yd | |
| El Bareto | 120 Gledhow Valley Road, Gledhow | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenwood Community Association | High Wood, Brackenwood Drive | 123 yd | |
| Corner House Club | 266 Lidgett Lane, Lidgett Lane | 708 yd | |
| Further North Bar | 194 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray's Fish And Chips | 221 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 324 yd | |
| Lidgett Pizzeria | 231 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 324 yd | |
| Chung Wa | 94 - 94A Lidgett Lane, Gledhow | 452 yd | |
| G-WU Restaurant And Bar | 300 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 659 yd | |
| Pizza House Company (Moortown) | 302 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 296 Harrogate Road, Moortown | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bentcliffe Avenue Recreation Ground BENTCLIFFE AVENUE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School (Closed) Talbot Avenue | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Gledhow Primary School LIDGETT LANE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Allerton Grange High School TALBOT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Primary School HARROGATE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 666 yd |
| Yorkshire Bank Sports Ground (Closed) Allerton Grove | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Leeds Police Sports Club POLICE SPORTS GROUND POLICE SPORTS GROUND GLEDHOW LANE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.