Ravenscar Terrace is in Leeds and in Leeds district. LS8 4AU 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 Ravenscar Terrace, Leeds, LS8 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS8 4AT, LS8 4AX, LS8 4AE, LS8 4AS, LS8 4LU, LS8 4AR, LS8 4AF, LS8 4AD, LS8 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS8 4AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.2% | 50.3% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 42.8% | 49.7% | 6.9% | 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 area around LS8 4AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 48.8% | 50.2% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 37.7% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 60.5% | 65.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 27.5% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 6.3% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
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 4AU this area, 7.8% 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 59.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 7.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 3.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 59.7% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 25.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 77.5% | 74.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 90.6% | 88.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 88.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.9% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravenscar Terrace was 183.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 138.9% higher than the Roundhay average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ravenscar Terrace has the 5th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Roundhay and the 492nd highest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ravenscar Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-07-17 | £323,931 |
| 15 Ravenscar Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £291,200 | 2024-07-03 | £309,274 |
| 17 Ravenscar Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-22 | £317,994 |
| 10 Ravenscar Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £309,400 | 2023-02-01 | £338,957 |
| 7 Ravenscar Terrace, Leeds, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £281,999 | 2022-07-22 | £309,883 |
LS8 4AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LS8 4AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LS8 4AU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr Mackie Primary School Gledhow Lane , LS8 1NE | 2out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hovingham Primary School Hovingham Avenue , LS8 3QY | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gledhow Primary School Lidgett Lane , LS8 1PL | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundhay St John's Church of England Primary School 18 North Lane , LS8 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Edge Primary School Bracken Edge Primary School , Newton Garth LS7 4HE | 3out of 4 | 1,244 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Young Church of England Academy Bishops Way , Seacroft LS14 6NU | 1out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Leeds Stoney Rock Lane , LS9 7HD | 2out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Leeds Torre Road , Burmantofts | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City Academy Bedford Field , Woodhouse Cliff LS6 2LG | 3out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds College of Building North Street , LS2 7QT | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St Mark's Avenue , LS2 9BL | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds City College Park Lane , LS3 1AA | - not rated | 4,547 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 | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Trinity Chapeltown Leopold Street , Chapeltown LS7 4AW | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Manor Community School, Specialist Sports College Carr Manor Road , LS17 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Learning Academy Neville Road , LS15 0NN | 3out of 4 | 4,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jamieson School Hollin Hill Drive , LS8 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Christian School of Excellence Reconciliation Centre , Avenue Hill LS8 4EX | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizon Community School Newton Hill House , Newton Hill Road LS7 4JE | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beechtree Steiner Initiative 192a Chapeltown Road , Leeds LS7 4HZ | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Menorah School 399 Street Lane , LS17 6HQ | - not rated | 2,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soosi Mediterranean Grill | Soosi, 613 Roundhay Road | 110 yd | |
| Mr Moustache | 627 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 126 yd | |
| Punjabi Heaven Ltd | 629 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 126 yd | |
| Nimbu Street Kitchen | 619 - 621 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 128 yd | |
| Bengal Brasserie | Unit 1, 633A Roundhay Road | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhay | Roundhay Road, Leeds | 115 yd | |
| Preston | 468 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 360 yd | |
| Yorkshire Amateur AFC | Bracken Edge, Chapeltown | 748 yd | |
| White House | 55 Wetherby Road, Roundhay | 769 yd | |
| Q360 Lounge | Unit 7 Clock Buildings, Roundhay Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jade Garden Take Way | 631 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 115 yd | |
| Subway | 609 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 115 yd | |
| Pitta Fan | 641 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 293 yd | |
| Oakwood Fisheries | 492 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 360 yd | |
| Pizza Loco | 484 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 361 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 392 yd | |
| CC Continental Superstore (Roundhay Road) | DIN Buildings, Fforde Grene | 652 yd | |
| Haidang Supermarket | 62 Harehills Lane, Leeds | 925 yd | |
| Roundhay Supermarket | 264 Roundhay Road, Leeds | 1,056 yd | |
| Tesco | 224 Easterly Road, Gipton | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness 2000 Leeds (Closed) Roundhay Road | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Roundhay School Technology College GLEDHOW LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Leeds Police Sports Club POLICE SPORTS GROUND POLICE SPORTS GROUND GLEDHOW LANE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Bracken Edge Football Ground FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND BRACKEN EDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 867 yd |
| North Leeds Cricket Club OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Roundhay Park OLD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.